Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
subspicata
ID:
263876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 4: 613 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263208

Common Names

  • Subspicata Palicourea
  • Subspicata Mountain-Coffee
  • Subspicata Mountain-Coffee Bush

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Description

Palicourea subspicata (also called 'Balsamroot', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in humid forests, at altitudes of up to 2,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea subspicata has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea subspicata is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea subspicata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Palicourea subspicata

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

Palicourea subspicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea subspicata?

Palicourea subspicata

What is the common name of Palicourea subspicata?

Spiked Mountain-heart

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea subspicata?

It is found in wet forests from sea level to elevations of 1,500 m in Central and South America

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-146309: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.