Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
rigidifolia
ID:
263836

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dwyer & M.V.Hayden) Dwyer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 67: 313 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263168

Common Names

  • Palicourea rigidifolia
  • Rigidifolia Wild Coffee
  • Rigid-Leaf Wild Coffee

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Synonyms

  • Cephaelis rigidifolia Dwyer & M.V.Hayden [valid]

Description

Palicourea rigidifolia (also called Rigid-leaved Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 5-10 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are ovate to elliptic in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea rigidifolia 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 rigidifolia is a small, white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea rigidifolia 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 rigidifolia

Palicourea rigidifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Palicourea rigidifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea rigidifolia?

Palicourea rigidifolia

What is the family of Palicourea rigidifolia?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Palicourea rigidifolia?

Rigid-Leaf 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-146272: Based on the initial data import
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
M. Victoria Hayden (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Hayden' in the authors string.