Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 84(2): 252 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262972
Common Names
- Palicourea jaramilloi
- Jaramillo's Palicourea
- Jaramillo's Rattlesnake Plantain
Description
Palicourea jaramilloi (also called Jaramillo's Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 m in height. It is native to Central America and northern South America, where it is found in tropical moist forests. It is found in lowland and montane forests, often in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea jaramilloi is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palicourea jaramilloi is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea jaramilloi is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree that is native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, and can also be grown from seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and full sun, and is drought-tolerant once established. It is not frost-tolerant, so it should be grown in a protected area in cooler climates.
Where to Find Palicourea jaramilloi
Palicourea jaramilloi is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Palicourea jaramilloi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea jaramilloi?
Palicourea jaramilloi
What is the common name of Palicourea jaramilloi?
Jaramillo's Palicourea
What is the natural habitat of Palicourea jaramilloi?
Tropical moist forests
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,