Rubiaceae

Psychotria capensis var. puberula

Native species library

Not currently in the nursery

We can propagate most native species on request — get in touch to discuss timeline and quantity.

About

This plant is a shrub or tree native to Southern Ethiopia to Mozambique. It primarily grows in seasonally dry tropical biomes.

Where it works in Kilifi

Given its natural occurrence in seasonally dry tropical biomes, this variety would likely thrive in a Kilifi-coast garden. It can be cultivated as a shrub or small tree, suitable for mixed plantings or as a specimen.

Sources

Researched with web grounding from: kew.org. Please verify with local knowledge before relying on these notes.