Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
viridibractea
ID:
1335826

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) Delprete & J.H.Kirkbr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 10: 436 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348280

Common Names

  • Palicourea viridibractea
  • P. viridibractea
  • Viridibractea

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Description

Palicourea viridibractea (also called Green-bracted Palicourea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America and is commonly found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Palicourea viridibractea has been used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Palicourea viridibractea has small white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Palicourea viridibractea can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and wind.

Where to Find Palicourea viridibractea

Palicourea viridibractea is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela.

Palicourea viridibractea FAQ

What is the common name of Palicourea viridibractea?

Green-bracted Mountain Ruellia

What type of plant is Palicourea viridibractea?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Palicourea viridibractea?

Mountainous regions

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

Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Joseph Harold Kirkbride (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.H.Kirkbr.' in the authors string.
Piero G. Delprete (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delprete' in the authors string.