Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
thyrsiflora
ID:
263895

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 528 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263227

Common Names

  • Palicourea thyrsiflora
  • Thyrsiflora Palicourea
  • Palicourea

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Synonyms

  • Palicourea glabrata H.J.P.Winkl. [valid]
  • Palicourea popayanensis Benth. [valid]
  • Palicourea prolata Standl. ex Steyerm. [valid]
  • Palicourea salmonea K.Schum. & K.Krause [valid]
  • Palicourea venezuelensis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria thyrsiflora Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Uragoga popayensis (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga thyrsiflora (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze [valid]

Description

Palicourea thyrsiflora (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 thyrsiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea thyrsiflora has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea thyrsiflora can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Palicourea thyrsiflora should be grown in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Palicourea thyrsiflora

Palicourea thyrsiflora is native to Colombia and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Palicourea thyrsiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea thyrsiflora?

Palicourea thyrsiflora

What is the common name of Palicourea thyrsiflora?

Thyrsiflora Mountain-heart

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea thyrsiflora?

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-146327: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.