Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 212 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263161
Common Names
- Palicourea remyana
- Remyana Wild Coffee
- Remy's Wild Coffee
Synonyms
- Uragoga remyana Baill. [valid]
- Cephaelis jacobinoides Standl. [valid]
- Cephaelis remyana (Baill.) Standl. [valid]
Description
Palicourea remyana (also called Remy's Palicourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is also found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea remyana is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palicourea remyana is a white or yellowish-white color, with a tubular shape. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are long and thin, with a few leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea remyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a medium with a pH of 5.5-6.5. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 25-30°C and high humidity.
Where to Find Palicourea remyana
Palicourea remyana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Palicourea remyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea remyana?
Palicourea remyana
What is the family of Palicourea remyana?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Palicourea remyana?
Remy's Palicourea
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,