Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Borhidi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 59: 38 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429211
Description
Palicourea egensis (also called 'Egens palicourea', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem, with white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea egensis is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Palicourea egensis sub. zuliana C.M.Taylor
Palicourea egensis sub. egensis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palicourea egensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea egensis is a hardy perennial native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Palicourea egensis
Palicourea egensis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Palicourea egensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea egensis?
Palicourea egensis
What is the common name of Palicourea egensis?
Egens palicourea
What is the natural habitat of Palicourea egensis?
It is found in moist forests and woodlands in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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,