Paullinia cupana
Guarana
Also known as: Paullinia brasiliensis Lodd. ex Radlk. +1 more
- Paullinia brasiliensis Lodd. ex Radlk.
- Paullinia cupana f. typica Ducke
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Sapindaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub or liana.
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Paullinia cupana (commonly known as Guarana) is a scrambling shrub within the Sapindaceae family. It naturally occurs in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela