Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
1331589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Borhidi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 57: 274 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344043

Common Names

  • Palicourea
  • Corymbosa
  • Corymbose

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Description

Palicourea corymbosa (also called Corymbose palicourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the coffee family, native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, dark green leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea corymbosa is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea corymbosa is propagated by seeds or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require plenty of light and warmth for successful propagation.

Where to Find Palicourea corymbosa

Palicourea corymbosa is found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

Palicourea corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea corymbosa?

Palicourea corymbosa

What type of plant is Palicourea corymbosa?

It is a shrub

Where is Palicourea corymbosa found?

It is found in 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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.