Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
osaensis
ID:
1511812

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.M.Taylor) Borhidi

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 59(1-2): 19 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001235

Common Names

  • Palicourea osaensis
  • Osa Palicourea
  • Osa Palicouree

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Description

Palicourea osaensis (also called Osa Palicourea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has a rounded crown and small, glossy leaves. The flowers are fragrant and white, and the fruit is a yellow-green, ovoid drupe with a sweet, custard-like pulp.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea osaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea osaensis is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea osaensis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Palicourea osaensis

Palicourea osaensis can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.

Palicourea osaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea osaensis?

Palicourea osaensis

What is the common name of Palicourea osaensis?

Osa Palicourea

What is the native range of Palicourea osaensis?

Costa Rica

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,