Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
1254780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Uittien in Pulle

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 34: 478, fig. 1a. 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254118



Common Names

  • Paullinia acuminata
  • Pointed Guarana
  • Acuminata Guarana


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Description

Paullinia acuminata (also called Acuminate Paullinia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and a woody base. It is native to Central and South America and grows in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Paullinia acuminata is small, white and bell-shaped. Seed is small, black and round. Seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia acuminata is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by stem cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Paullinia acuminata

Paullinia acuminata is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.

Paullinia acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paullinia acuminata?

Paullinia acuminata

What is the common name of Paullinia acuminata?

No common name

What type of plant is Paullinia acuminata?

A shrub

Species in the Paullinia genus

Paullinia carrenoi, Paullinia capreolata, Paullinia cauliflora, Paullinia chocoensis, Paullinia cirrhipes, Paullinia bracteosa, Paullinia brenesii, Paullinia caloptera, Paullinia capitata, Paullinia clavigera, Paullinia cururu, Paullinia connaracea, Paullinia coriacea, Paullinia cupana, Paullinia costaricensis, Paullinia costata, Paullinia bipinnata, Paullinia barbadensis, Paullinia bicorniculata, Paullinia alata, Paullinia alsmithii, Paullinia anisoptera, Paullinia apoda, Paullinia leiocarpa, Paullinia macrophylla, Paullinia livescens, Paullinia ingifolia, Paullinia densiflora, Paullinia integra, Paullinia jamaicensis, Paullinia manarae, Paullinia micrantha, Paullinia medullosa, Paullinia meliifolia, Paullinia imberbis, Paullinia filicifolia, Paullinia fimbriata, Paullinia echinata, Paullinia elliptica, Paullinia emetica, Paullinia granatensis, Paullinia grandifolia, Paullinia hispida, Paullinia guaviarensis, Paullinia fuscescens, Paullinia fraxinifolia, Paullinia glomerulosa, Paullinia fusiformis, Paullinia serjaniifolia, Paullinia spicata,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50173656: Based on the initial data import
Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
August Adriaan Pulle (1878-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulle' in the authors string.