Palicourea virgata
Also known as: Palicourea aphthosa Standl. +6 more
- Palicourea aphthosa Standl.
- Psychotria retifera Standl.
- Psychotria trifida Ruiz & Pav.
- Psychotria virgata Ruiz & Pav.
- Psychotria virgata var. brevipes Rusby
- Uragoga trifida (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
- Uragoga virgata (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Palicourea virgata is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Palicourea is notably large, comprising more than 700 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ecuador, Peru