Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
crocea
ID:
263516

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Roem. & Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis [Roemer & Schultes] 5: 193. 1819 [Dec 1819]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262848

Common Names

  • Palicourea crocea
  • Palicourea Crocea
  • Palicourea Crocea Plant

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Synonyms

  • Palicourea coccinea DC. [valid]
  • Palicourea crocea tenuiflora Griseb. [unknown]
  • Palicourea platypodina (Müll.Arg.) Standl. [valid]
  • Palicourea subulata Huber [valid]
  • Psychotria aurantiaca Müll.Arg. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria bicolor Bredem. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Psychotria coccinea Poit. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Psychotria crocea Sw. [valid]
  • Psychotria cujabensis Schltdl. [valid]
  • Psychotria pallida Willd. ex Steud. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria platypodina Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga crocea Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga cujabensis (Schltdl.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga erythrantha Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga tapa-camino M.Gómez [valid]
  • Palicourea crocea citriflora Chodat & Hassl. [valid]
  • Psychotria subcrocea confusa Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria subcrocea intermedia Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Galvania vandellii Spreng. [valid]
  • Galvania vellosii Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Psychotria cubajensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Palicourea crocea tenuifolia Griseb. [valid]

Description

Palicourea crocea (also called Crocea, 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 crocea is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea crocea is white and tubular with a yellowish-green throat. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea crocea can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Palicourea crocea

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

Palicourea crocea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea crocea?

Palicourea crocea

What type of plant is Palicourea crocea?

Palicourea crocea is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Palicourea crocea found?

Palicourea crocea 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145980: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.