Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
263599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 173 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262931

Common Names

  • Palicourea guianensis
  • Guianensis Palicourea
  • Guianensis Ruellia

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Synonyms

  • Nonatelia cataractarum Kuntze [valid]
  • Palicourea barbinervia DC. [valid]
  • Palicourea guianensis barbinervia (DC.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Palicourea guianensis glabra Steyerm. [valid]
  • Palicourea guianensis glabrescens Steyerm. [valid]
  • Palicourea guianensis occidentalis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Palicourea guianensis tetramera Bremek. [valid]
  • Palicourea guianensis trimera Bremek. [valid]
  • Palicourea hypomalaca Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria cataractarum Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria guianensis (Aubl.) Rusby [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria lutea Spreng. ex DC. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria palicourea Sw. [illegitimate]
  • Simira palicourea Poir. [valid]
  • Stephanium guianense J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Uragoga barbinervia (DC.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga palicourea (Sw.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Palicourea guianensis guianensis [unknown]
  • Psychotria guianensis (Aubl.) Raeusch. [deprecated]
  • Palicourea sprucei (Müll.Arg.) K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Nonatelia guianensis (Aubl.) Spruce [valid]

Description

Palicourea guianensis (also called Guianan 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 guianensis 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 guianensis 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 guianensis 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 guianensis

Palicourea guianensis is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Palicourea guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea guianensis?

Palicourea guianensis

What is the family of Palicourea guianensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the native range of Palicourea guianensis?

Brazil

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,