Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
andina
ID:
1417507

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcvp

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429972

Common Names

  • Palicourea andina
  • Andean Mountainberry
  • Andean Mountain-berry

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Description

Palicourea andina (also called Andean Palicourea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Colombia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a rhizome root system and long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea andina is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a food crop.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Palicourea andina sub. panamensis C.M.Taylor
Palicourea andina sub. andina

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea andina has small, white flowers with four petals and a long, thin, curved pistil. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea andina is a perennial herb that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Palicourea andina

Palicourea andina can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.

Palicourea andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea andina?

Palicourea andina

What is the common name of Palicourea andina?

Andean Palicourea

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea andina?

Forests and grasslands

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,