Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
chlorobotrya
ID:
921640

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Standl.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 53: 243 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920975

Common Names

  • Palicourea chlorobotrya
  • Chlorobotrya Palicourea
  • Palicourea guianensis

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Description

Palicourea chlorobotrya (also called Green-bunch Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea chlorobotrya is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea chlorobotrya has small white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea chlorobotrya is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is tolerant of drought and frost and can be grown in a variety of climates. It is an excellent choice for erosion control and can be used as a hedge or as a specimen plant.

Where to Find Palicourea chlorobotrya

Palicourea chlorobotrya can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.