Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
eburnea
ID:
263553

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10(1): 84. 2000 [17 Apr 2000]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262885

Common Names

  • Eburnea Palicourea
  • Eburnea Velvet Plant
  • Eburnea Velvet Bush

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Description

Palicourea eburnea (also called Eburnea, 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 eburnea 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 eburnea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea eburnea is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Palicourea eburnea

Palicourea eburnea is native to Colombia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Palicourea eburnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea eburnea?

Palicourea eburnea

What is the family of Palicourea eburnea?

Rubiaceae

Where is Palicourea eburnea 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-146014: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.