Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ianthina
ID:
336989

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12(2): 274. 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336321

Common Names

  • Palicourea ianthina
  • Ianthina Palicourea
  • Violet Palicourea

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Description

Palicourea ianthina (also called 'Ianthina Palicourea', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to Colombia, and it typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea ianthina is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea ianthina is a white or yellowish-white tube-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are usually small and have a single, upright stem with simple leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea ianthina can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Palicourea ianthina

Palicourea ianthina is native to Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Palicourea ianthina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea ianthina?

Palicourea ianthina

What is the family of Palicourea ianthina?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Palicourea ianthina?

Ianthina Palicourea

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-216682: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.