Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
seleri
ID:
263849

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 65: 114 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263181

Common Names

  • Seler's Palicourea
  • Seler's Mountain-Coffee
  • Seler's Mountain-Coffee Bush

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Synonyms

  • Psychotria orogenes L.O.Williams [valid]
  • Psychotria pachecoana Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria skutchii Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria uyucana Standl. [valid]

Description

Palicourea seleri (also called Seler's Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are oblong and glossy.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea seleri 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 seleri 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 seleri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Palicourea seleri

Palicourea seleri is native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and wet areas.

Palicourea seleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea seleri?

Palicourea seleri

What is the family of Palicourea seleri?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Palicourea seleri?

Seler's Wild Coffee

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,