How to Identify and Propagate Different Types of Wild Coffee for Your Florida Garden
Rubiaceae, a family known for its economic and ornamental significance, includes several native Florida species, such as wild coffee (Psychotria spp.). This publication focuses on identifying and propagating wild coffee species: P. nervosa, P. nervosa 'Little Psycho', P. nervosa 'Tur...
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Rubiaceae, a family known for its economic and ornamental significance, includes several native Florida species, such as wild coffee (Psychotria spp.). This publication focuses on identifying and propagating wild coffee species: P. nervosa, P. nervosa 'Little Psycho', P. nervosa 'Turtle Mound', P. tenuifolia, and P. ligustrifolia. These species thrive in various soil conditions and attract pollinators, making them valuable, adaptable, and appealing for sustainable landscapes and Florida gardens. Research on propagation methods revealed that while physiological dormancy makes seed germination challenging, softwood cuttings treated with indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) showed high success rates in rooting. The publication outlines a production schedule, recommending specific substrates and misting techniques to optimize root development. It provides critical insights into enhancing the availability and cultivation of wild coffee species, promoting their use in Florida-friendly landscapes.
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| spelling | doaj-art-6828c49afe4043bcb0e8bad772407c752025-08-20T03:10:29ZengThe University of Florida George A. Smathers LibrariesEDIS2576-00092025-04-012025210.32473/edis-ep651-2025How to Identify and Propagate Different Types of Wild Coffee for Your Florida GardenTeagan Young0https://orcid.org/0009-0005-8919-0377Sandra Wilson1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8767-1901University of FloridaUniversity of Florida Rubiaceae, a family known for its economic and ornamental significance, includes several native Florida species, such as wild coffee (Psychotria spp.). This publication focuses on identifying and propagating wild coffee species: P. nervosa, P. nervosa 'Little Psycho', P. nervosa 'Turtle Mound', P. tenuifolia, and P. ligustrifolia. These species thrive in various soil conditions and attract pollinators, making them valuable, adaptable, and appealing for sustainable landscapes and Florida gardens. Research on propagation methods revealed that while physiological dormancy makes seed germination challenging, softwood cuttings treated with indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) showed high success rates in rooting. The publication outlines a production schedule, recommending specific substrates and misting techniques to optimize root development. It provides critical insights into enhancing the availability and cultivation of wild coffee species, promoting their use in Florida-friendly landscapes. https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/137242native plantsRubiaceaewild coffeeauxinsPsychotriaplant propagation |
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| title | How to Identify and Propagate Different Types of Wild Coffee for Your Florida Garden |
| title_full | How to Identify and Propagate Different Types of Wild Coffee for Your Florida Garden |
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| title_full_unstemmed | How to Identify and Propagate Different Types of Wild Coffee for Your Florida Garden |
| title_short | How to Identify and Propagate Different Types of Wild Coffee for Your Florida Garden |
| title_sort | how to identify and propagate different types of wild coffee for your florida garden |
| topic | native plants Rubiaceae wild coffee auxins Psychotria plant propagation |
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