Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles xi. I. 136. 1844
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262909
Common Names
- Galeottiana Palicourea
- Galeottiana Velvet Plant
- Galeottiana Velvet Bush
Synonyms
- Psychotria galeottiana (M.Martens) C.M.Taylor & Lorence [valid]
- Psychotria phoeniciana Standl. [valid]
- Psychotria tricostata Standl. [valid]
- Uragoga galeottiana (M.Martens) Kuntze [valid]
- Psychotria perotensis Cast.-Campos [valid]
- Palicourea perotensis (Cast.-Campos) Borhidi [valid]
Description
Palicourea galeottiana (also called Galeotti's Palicourea, 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 and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea galeottiana is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palicourea galeottiana is a white or yellowish-white, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, and flattened seed. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea galeottiana 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 galeottiana
Palicourea galeottiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
Palicourea galeottiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea galeottiana?
Palicourea galeottiana
What is the family of Palicourea galeottiana?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Palicourea galeottiana?
Galeotti's 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,