Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) Delprete & J.H.Kirkbr.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 428 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429442
Common Names
- Palicourea Psittacina
- Parrot Palicourea
- Parrot Rubbervine
Description
Palicourea psittacina (also called Parrot palicourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea psittacina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palicourea psittacina has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea psittacina can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Palicourea psittacina
Palicourea psittacina is found in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador and Peru.
Palicourea psittacina FAQ
What are the common names of Palicourea psittacina?
Parrot palicourea
What is the natural habitat of Palicourea psittacina?
Dry, rocky slopes in Colombia
What are the uses of Palicourea psittacina?
Medicinal, ornamental
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,