Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
621787

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 528 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000621119

Common Names

  • Longiflora Palicourea
  • Longiflora's Palicourea
  • Longiflora-Palicourea

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Synonyms

  • Nonatelia longiflora Aubl. [valid]
  • Oribasia longiflora (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Palicourea longiflora (Aubl.) A.Rich. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria diversicolor Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria longiflora Willd. [valid]
  • Psychotria longiflora Poir. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria paucifolia Willd. ex Spreng. [valid]
  • Uragoga longiflora Kuntze [unknown]
  • Uragoga diversicolor (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Palicourea longiflora (also called Long-flowered palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows up to 5 m (16 ft) tall and has fragrant white flowers. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea longiflora has been used as an ornamental plant, for its wood and for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea longiflora has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea longiflora is a small shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, but it can also be grown from seed. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Palicourea longiflora

Palicourea longiflora is native to the Caribbean and Central America.

Palicourea longiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea longiflora?

Palicourea longiflora

What is the common name of Palicourea longiflora?

Longiflora

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea longiflora?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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,