Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) C.M.Taylor
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Novon 25: 105 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347916
Common Names
- Palicourea Valerioana
- Valerioana Palicourea
- Valerioana Ruellia
Description
Palicourea valerioana (also called 'Valerioana', among many other common names) is a small shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Palicourea valerioana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palicourea valerioana has small, white flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palicourea valerioana is a tropical perennial that can be grown in containers or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings.
Where to Find Palicourea valerioana
Palicourea valerioana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Palicourea valerioana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palicourea valerioana?
Palicourea valerioana
What is the family of Palicourea valerioana?
Rubiaceae
Where is Palicourea valerioana found?
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,