Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
gardenioides
ID:
263582

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 52 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262914

Common Names

  • Palicourea gardenioides
  • Gardenioides Palicourea
  • Gardenioides Ruellia

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria gardenioides Standl. [valid]
  • Rhodostoma gardenioides Scheidw. [valid]
  • Uragoga schiedweileri Kuntze [unknown]
  • Uragoga scheidweileri Kuntze [valid]

Description

Palicourea gardenioides (also called Gardenia-Like Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea gardenioides 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea gardenioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Palicourea gardenioides

Palicourea gardenioides is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Palicourea gardenioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea gardenioides?

Palicourea gardenioides

What type of plant is Palicourea gardenioides?

Palicourea gardenioides is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.

Where is Palicourea gardenioides found?

Palicourea gardenioides is found in Central and 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-146040: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.