Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
croatii
ID:
1414753

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dwyer) Borhidi

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 59: 16 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427218

Common Names

  • Palicourea croatii
  • Croat's Palicourea
  • Croat's Mountain Sage

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Description

Palicourea croatii (also called Croatian Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has simple, opposite leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea croatii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Palicourea croatii are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea croatii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Palicourea croatii

Palicourea croatii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Palicourea croatii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea croatii?

Palicourea croatii

What are the common names of Palicourea croatii?

Croat's Wild Petunia, Croat's Ruellia

Where is Palicourea croatii native to?

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

IPNI record: 77161807-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428381
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.