Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novon 23: 471 (2014 publ. 2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342878
Description
Palicourea jauaensis (also called Jaua palicourea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and lance-shaped leaves, and grows in open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea jauaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves are often used to decorate walls and furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as its leaves are known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palicourea jauaensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea jauaensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Palicourea jauaensis
Palicourea jauaensis is native to Peru. It can be found in moist forests and along roadsides at elevations up to 2,000 m.
Palicourea jauaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea jauaensis?
Palicourea jauaensis
What is the common name of Palicourea jauaensis?
Jaua mountain-mint
Where is Palicourea jauaensis found?
It is found in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador
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,