Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
fastigiata
ID:
263563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 368 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262895

Common Names

  • Fastigiata Palicourea
  • Fastigiata Velvet Plant
  • Fastigiata Velvet Bush

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Synonyms

  • Palicourea stenoclada (Müll.Arg.) Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria fastigiata (Kunth) Spreng. [valid]
  • Psychotria stenoclada Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Uragoga fastigiata (Kunth) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga stenoclada (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Palicourea fastigiata (also called Balsam Apple, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea fastigiata is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Palicourea fastigiata 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 fastigiata 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 fastigiata

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

Palicourea fastigiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea fastigiata?

Palicourea fastigiata

What is the family of Palicourea fastigiata?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Palicourea fastigiata?

Fastigiate Palicourea

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,

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