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Palicourea alba

Also known as: Callicocca alba (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel. +8 more
  • Callicocca alba (Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.
  • Cephaelis alba (Aubl.) Willd.
  • Cephaelis paraensis Standl.
  • Gamotopea alba (Aubl.) Bremek.
  • Geocardia picta (Rolfe) Standl.
  • Geophila paraensis Huber ex Standl.
  • Geophila picta Rolfe
  • Psychotria ulviformis Steyerm.
  • Tapogomea alba Aubl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.

Naturally occurring in South America, Palicourea alba is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela

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