Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
palmicola
ID:
799269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 22: 51 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798603



Common Names

  • Paralophia palmicola
  • Palmicola Paralophia
  • Palm-like Wild Coffee


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Description

Paralophia palmicola (also called Palmicola palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in dry deciduous forests and thickets. It is also found in the Comoros.

Uses & Benefits

Paralophia palmicola is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It can be used to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It can also be used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paralophia palmicola has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paralophia palmicola is a shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Paralophia palmicola

Paralophia palmicola is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.

Paralophia palmicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paralophia palmicola?

Paralophia palmicola

What is the common name of Paralophia palmicola?

Palm-loving Paralophia

What is the natural habitat of Paralophia palmicola?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Paralophia genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-337022: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.