Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.M.Taylor) Borhidi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 59: 19 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428415
Common Names
- Palicourea paradichroa
- Paradichroa Palicourea
- Paradichroa Wild Petunia
Description
Palicourea paradichroa (also called Two-colored 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 paradichroa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhoea, skin diseases, and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palicourea paradichroa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea paradichroa can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Palicourea paradichroa
Palicourea paradichroa is native to the tropical rainforest of Ecuador.
Palicourea paradichroa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea paradichroa?
Palicourea paradichroa
What is the common name of Palicourea paradichroa?
Paradichroic Palicourea
What is the natural habitat of Palicourea paradichroa?
Tropical rainforests of Colombia
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,