Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Krause
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Anexos Mem. Inst. Butantan, Secç. Bot. 1(3): 20 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262953
Common Names
- Palicourea hoehnei
- Hoehnei Palicourea
- Hoehnei Ruellia
Description
Palicourea hoehnei (also called Hoehne's 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 hoehnei 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 hoehnei is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, flattened seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea hoehnei can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Palicourea hoehnei
Palicourea hoehnei is native to the tropical rainforests of Brazil.
Palicourea hoehnei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea hoehnei?
Palicourea hoehnei
What is the family of Palicourea hoehnei?
Rubiaceae
What is the native range of Palicourea hoehnei?
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,