Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
grandifolia
ID:
263596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 226 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262928

Common Names

  • Palicourea grandifolia
  • Grandifolia Palicourea
  • Grandifolia Ruellia

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Synonyms

  • Nonatelia amazonica Kuntze [valid]
  • Nonatelia grandifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Nonatelia macrophylla Kunth [valid]
  • Nonatelia macrothyrsa Kuntze [valid]
  • Nonatelia megalophylla Kuntze [valid]
  • Nonatelia sprucei Kuntze [valid]
  • Nonatelia wallisiana Kuntze [valid]
  • Palicourea grandifolia sprucei (Müll.Arg.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Palicourea macrophylla (Kunth) Standl. [valid]
  • Palicourea macrothyrsa (Müll.Arg.) Standl. [valid]
  • Palicourea megalophylla K.Schum. [valid]
  • Palicourea spruceana K.Schum. [valid]
  • Palicourea ulei K.Schum. & K.Krause [valid]
  • Psychotria amazonica Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria grandifolia Hoffmanns. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Psychotria latifolia Humb. & Bonpl. ex Roem. & Schult. [valid]
  • Psychotria macrothyrsa Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria megalophylla Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria sprucei Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria wallisiana Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Sabicea macrophylla Steud. [valid]
  • Schwenkfelda macrophylla Spreng. [valid]
  • Palicourea grandifolia grandifolia [unknown]

Description

Palicourea grandifolia (also called Large-leaved Palicourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea grandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea grandifolia 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 grandifolia 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 grandifolia

Palicourea grandifolia is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Palicourea grandifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea grandifolia?

Palicourea grandifolia

What is the family of Palicourea grandifolia?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Palicourea grandifolia?

Colombia

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