Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
brazaoi
ID:
1415906

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.)

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 59: 43 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428371


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Description

Palicourea brazaoi (also called Brazao 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 brazaoi 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 brazaoi 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea brazaoi can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Palicourea brazaoi

Palicourea brazaoi can be found in the tropical rainforest of Brazil.

Palicourea brazaoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea brazaoi?

Palicourea brazaoi

What is the family of Palicourea brazaoi?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Palicourea brazaoi?

Brazao'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,

References

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.