Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
conferta
ID:
263505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 4: 260 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262837

Common Names

  • Palicourea conferta
  • Conferta Palicourea
  • Conferta Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Palicourea haenkeana DC. [valid]
  • Palicourea lugubris K.Schum. & K.Krause [valid]
  • Psychotria conferta Benth. [valid]
  • Psychotria haenkeana DC. [valid]
  • Psychotria pedunculata Bartl. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Uragoga conferta (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga haenkeana (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga philippiana Kuntze [valid]
  • Cinchona haenkeana Bartl. ex DC. [invalid]

Description

Palicourea conferta (also called Conferta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests, rainforests, and cloud forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea conferta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea conferta is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Palicourea conferta prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Palicourea conferta

Palicourea conferta can be found in the Caribbean region, particularly in the Lesser Antilles, as well as in Central and South America.

Palicourea conferta FAQ

What are the common names of Palicourea conferta?

Confert Bluebell, Confert Bluebells, Confert Bluebell Vine, Confert Bluebell Creeper, Confert Bluebells Creeper

What is the scientific name of Palicourea conferta?

Palicourea conferta

What is the native range of Palicourea conferta?

Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145970: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.