Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
longiinvolucrata
ID:
1415934

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Berger

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 80: 58 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428399

Common Names

  • Palicourea longiinvolucrata
  • Longiinvolucrata Palicourea
  • Palicourea Longiinvolucrata

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Description

Palicourea longiinvolucrata (also called Long-involucred palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Gabon, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea longiinvolucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea longiinvolucrata is white and has a tubular shape with five lobes. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have a rounded shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea longiinvolucrata can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.

Where to Find Palicourea longiinvolucrata

Palicourea longiinvolucrata can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia.

Palicourea longiinvolucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea longiinvolucrata?

Palicourea longiinvolucrata

What is the family of Palicourea longiinvolucrata?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Palicourea longiinvolucrata?

Long-involucred 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

Andreas C. Berger: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Berger' in the authors string.