Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 23: 252 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263124
Common Names
- Palicourea phanerandra
- Phanerandra Wild Coffee
- Visible Stamen Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Psychotria luteotuba Lorence [valid]
- Psychotria phanerandra (Standl. & Steyerm.) C.M.Taylor & Lorence [valid]
Description
Palicourea phanerandra (also called Cordoncillo, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height and has oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea phanerandra is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palicourea phanerandra has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea phanerandra can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Palicourea phanerandra
Palicourea phanerandra can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Palicourea phanerandra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea phanerandra?
Palicourea phanerandra
What is the natural habitat of Palicourea phanerandra?
Palicourea phanerandra is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What are the uses of Palicourea phanerandra?
Palicourea phanerandra is used for medicinal purposes and as an ornamental plant.
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,