Palicourea smithiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithiana
ID:
810107
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Taylor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 168 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809441
Common Names
- Palicourea smithiana
- Smith's Palicourea
- Smith Palicourea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Palicourea smithiana (also called 'Smith's Palicourea', among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and small, round, red fruits. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea smithiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Palicourea smithiana is a yellow-green color, and is shaped like a star. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small, green, and have two stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Palicourea smithiana can be propagated by division of the clumps and by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter in a bright, warm location. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Where to Find Palicourea smithiana
Palicourea smithiana is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Palicourea smithiana FAQ
What type of plant is Palicourea smithiana?
Palicourea smithiana is a species of shrub.
Where is Palicourea smithiana found?
Palicourea smithiana is found in the rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Palicourea smithiana?
The flowers of Palicourea smithiana are white or pink.
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-347678: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.