Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
falcata
ID:
1553818

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) C.M.Taylor

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Novon 27(3): 181. 2019

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033537

Common Names

  • Palicourea falcata
  • Falcate Palicourea
  • Palicourea

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Uses & Benefits

Palicourea falcata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea falcata is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea falcata is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is important to ensure that the soil is kept moist and the seeds are kept in a warm environment. When propagating by cuttings, it is important to ensure that the cuttings are taken from healthy, mature plants and that the cuttings are kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Palicourea falcata

Palicourea falcata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Palicourea falcata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea falcata?

Palicourea falcata

What is the family of Palicourea falcata?

Rubiaceae

What is the habitat of Palicourea falcata?

Tropical moist forests

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,