Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
263670

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Krause

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 338 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263002

Common Names

  • Palicourea latifolia
  • Latifolia Palicourea
  • Latifolia Rattlesnake Plantain

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Description

Palicourea latifolia (also called Chupa-chupa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and elliptic-lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea latifolia is a white-yellowish color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and oval-shaped and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea latifolia 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 latifolia

Palicourea latifolia can be found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Palicourea latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea latifolia?

Palicourea latifolia

What is the common name of Palicourea latifolia?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea latifolia?

Rainforests

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-146120: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.