Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
amita
ID:
1416742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 83 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429207

Common Names

  • Palicourea
  • Palicourea amita
  • P. amita

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Description

Palicourea amita (also called 'Amita palicourea', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem, with white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea amita is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea amita has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea amita is a hardy perennial native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Palicourea amita

Palicourea amita is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Palicourea amita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea amita?

Palicourea amita

What is the common name of Palicourea amita?

Amita palicourea

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea amita?

It is found in moist forests and woodlands in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Species in the Palicourea genus

Palicourea abbreviata, Palicourea acanthacea, Palicourea acetosoides, Palicourea adusta, Palicourea aeneofusca, Palicourea affinis, Palicourea albert-smithii, Palicourea albiflora, Palicourea albocaerulea, Palicourea alpina, Palicourea amapaensis, Palicourea amethystina, Palicourea amplissima, Palicourea anacardiifolia, Palicourea andaluciana, Palicourea anderssoniana, Palicourea andrei, Palicourea angustifolia, Palicourea anianguana, Palicourea anisoloba, Palicourea antioquiana, Palicourea apicata, Palicourea aristei, Palicourea aschersonianoides, Palicourea asplundii, Palicourea attenuata, Palicourea australis, Palicourea awa, Palicourea azurea, Palicourea barraensis, Palicourea bella, Palicourea bellula, Palicourea blanchetiana, Palicourea bostrychostachya, Palicourea boyacana, Palicourea brachyloba, Palicourea brachystigma, Palicourea bracteosa, Palicourea brasiliensis, Palicourea brenesii, Palicourea buchtienii, Palicourea buntingii, Palicourea coerulea, Palicourea calantha, Palicourea caloneura, Palicourea calophlebia, Palicourea calophylla, Palicourea calothyrsus, Palicourea calycina, Palicourea canaguensis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

IPNI record: 77160476-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001429420
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.