Palicourea scandens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
1553830
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Novon 27(3): 192. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033548
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palicourea scandens (also called Climbing Palicourea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the western United States and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palicourea scandens is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palicourea scandens is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It requires moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it is important to ensure that the soil is kept moist and the seeds are kept in a warm environment. When propagating by cuttings, it is important to ensure that the cuttings are taken from healthy, mature plants and that the cuttings are kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Palicourea scandens
Palicourea scandens can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Palicourea scandens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea scandens?
Palicourea scandens
What is the family of Palicourea scandens?
Rubiaceae
What is the habitat of Palicourea scandens?
Tropical moist forests
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,