Palicourea dorantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dorantha
ID:
263550
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 69 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262882
Common Names
- Dorantha Palicourea
- Dorantha Velvet Plant
- Dorantha Velvet Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palicourea dorantha (also called Dorantha, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a smooth, grey bark. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, where it grows in wet forests, at elevations up to 1,200 m.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea dorantha 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
Flower of Palicourea dorantha is yellow or orange with a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palicourea dorantha is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and to encourage flowering.
Where to Find Palicourea dorantha
Palicourea dorantha is native to Colombia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Palicourea dorantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea dorantha?
Palicourea dorantha
What is the family of Palicourea dorantha?
Rubiaceae
Where is Palicourea dorantha found?
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-146011: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.