Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
grandifructa
ID:
921610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.M.Taylor) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 488 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920945

Common Names

  • Grandifructa Palicourea
  • Palicourea grandifructa
  • Grandifructa's Palicourea

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Description

Palicourea grandifructa (also called Grandifructa Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with yellow flowers and dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and typically grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea grandifructa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea grandifructa is a white to yellowish-green, with a yellowish-green calyx and a yellowish-green corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are green and have a short stem with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea grandifructa is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Palicourea grandifructa

Palicourea grandifructa is found in the tropical rainforests of 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-466499: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.