Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
921362

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sw.) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 53: 246 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920697

Common Names

  • Palicourea pubescens
  • Pubescent Palicourea
  • Pubescent Coral Vine

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Description

Palicourea pubescens (also called Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 15 cm. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea pubescens has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and malaria. It is also used as a natural dye and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea pubescens has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea pubescens is a terrestrial plant native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division of the rhizomes. For cultivation, it requires bright, indirect light and a well-draining soil. It should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Palicourea pubescens

Palicourea pubescens is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

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

Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.