Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 198 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263185
Common Names
- Sodiro's Palicourea
- Sodiro's Mountain-Coffee
- Sodiro's Mountain-Coffee Bush
Description
Palicourea sodiroi (also called Sodiro'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 sodiroi 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 sodiroi 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea sodiroi 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 sodiroi
Palicourea sodiroi is native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It can be found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and wet areas.
Palicourea sodiroi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea sodiroi?
Palicourea sodiroi
What is the family of Palicourea sodiroi?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Palicourea sodiroi?
Sodiro'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,