Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
palustris
ID:
914537

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Gilman & C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 487 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000913872

Common Names

  • Palicourea palustris
  • Palustris Palicourea
  • Palustris False Holly

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Description

Palicourea palustris (also called 'Marsh Palicourea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical wetlands. It is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea palustris is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and diarrhea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea palustris has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea palustris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Palicourea palustris

Palicourea palustris is native to Colombia. It can be found in the Amazon Rainforest biome.

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-458891: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
Alex C. Gilman: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Gilman' in the authors string.