Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wernham) Borhidi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 59: 32 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428366
Description
Palicourea bertieroides (also called Bertier's guayacan, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in wet forests and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea bertieroides is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palicourea bertieroides is a small, white or yellowish-white flower with a tubular corolla and a long, slender tube. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea bertieroides is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid climate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting medium.
Where to Find Palicourea bertieroides
Palicourea bertieroides can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia.
Palicourea bertieroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea bertieroides?
Palicourea bertieroides
What is the family of Palicourea bertieroides?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Palicourea bertieroides?
Bertier's Palicourea
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,