Palicourea officinalis
Also known as: Palicourea squarrosa (Müll.Arg.) Standl. +4 more
- Palicourea squarrosa (Müll.Arg.) Standl.
- Psychotria medica Müll.Arg.
- Psychotria medica var. rigida Müll.Arg.
- Psychotria squarrosa Müll.Arg.
- Uragoga squarrosa (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Palicourea officinalis is a shrub within the Rubiaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central