Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
umbelliformis
ID:
923050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dwyer & M.V.Hayden) C.M.Taylor

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Novon 20: 491 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922385

Common Names

  • Palicourea umbelliformis
  • Umbelliform Palicourea
  • Umbelliform Ruellia

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Description

Palicourea umbelliformis (also called Umbel-forming Palicourea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows to a height of up to 2 m. It is found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea umbelliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea umbelliformis has a bright yellow flower with yellow petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea umbelliformis is a shrub native to South America. It is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by seed or division of the offsets. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be grown in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. It should be watered regularly, but not allowed to sit in water. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Palicourea umbelliformis

Palicourea umbelliformis is native to Costa Rica.

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-467949: Based on the initial data import
Charlotte M. Taylor (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Taylor' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.
M. Victoria Hayden (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.V.Hayden' in the authors string.