Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
violacea
ID:
263926

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Mém. Rubiac. : 95 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000263258

Common Names

  • Palicourea violacea
  • Violet Palicourea
  • Violet Ruellia

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Synonyms

  • Naletonia violacea (Aubl.) Bremek. [valid]
  • Nonatelia violacea Aubl. [valid]
  • Oribasia violacea J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Palicourea stevensonii Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria albonervia Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria amplifolia Raeusch. [illegitimate]
  • Psychotria arcuata Benth. [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata Ruiz & Pav. [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata fissistipularis Dwyer [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata inundata (Benth.) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata roraimensis (Wernham) Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata rubra Dwyer [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata septentrionalis Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata tomentosa Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata trichophora Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria chlorotica Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria chlorotica lanceolata Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria chlorotica obovata Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Psychotria cubitalis Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria heterocarpa Standl. & Steyerm. [valid]
  • Psychotria inundata Benth. in Hook. [valid]
  • Psychotria setifera Benth. [valid]
  • Uragoga arcuata Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga capitata (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga chlorotica (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga setifera (Benth.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Uragoga sieberi Kuntze [valid]
  • Psychotria chlorotica bahiensis Müll.Arg. [valid]
  • Cephaëlis peruviana Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Palicourea capitata (Ruiz & Pav.) Borhidi [valid]
  • Declieuxia roraimensis Wernham [valid]
  • Geocardia violacea Standl. [valid]
  • Psychotria capitata amplifolia (Raeusch.) Steyerm. [illegitimate]

Description

Palicourea violacea (also called Violet 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 violacea has been used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Palicourea violacea is a white or yellowish-white color, with a tubular shape. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are long and thin, with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea violacea can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Palicourea violacea

Palicourea violacea can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Palicourea violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Palicourea violacea?

Palicourea violacea

What is the common name of Palicourea violacea?

Violet Palicourea

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea violacea?

Tropical rainforests

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

Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:759372-1: Based on the initial data import