Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
minutiflora
ID:
1304928

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) C.M.Taylor

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 96 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317382

Common Names

  • Palicourea
  • Minutiflora
  • Palicourea Minutiflora

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Description

Palicourea minutiflora (also called Minutiflora Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in humid montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea minutiflora is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea minutiflora is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea minutiflora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Palicourea minutiflora

Palicourea minutiflora is native to South America, where it can be found in humid tropical 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,

References

Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.