Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
471829

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 1: 660 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471161



Common Names

  • Paullinia alata
  • Alata Paullinia
  • Alata Guarana


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Synonyms

  • Semarillaria alata Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Paullinia alata loretana J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Paullinia alata pubens J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Paullinia metensis Killip & Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Paullinia rhizantha Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Paullinia fasciculata Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Paullinia alata (also called Winged Paullinia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia, and is usually found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white and fragrant. Seed: small, black and round. Seedlings: thin, white and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia alata is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen, woody shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Paullinia alata

Paullinia alata is native to tropical Africa.

Paullinia alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paullinia alata?

Paullinia alata

What is the common name of Paullinia alata?

Winged Paullinia

What is the natural habitat of Paullinia alata?

Tropical rainforests

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 kew-2543111: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.