Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
bristanii
ID:
1135559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Croat

Source:
tro

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 465 (1976 publ. 1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134897



Common Names

  • Paullinia bristanii
  • Britstani's Paullinia
  • Britstani's Tree


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Description

Paullinia bristanii (also called Bristani's Paullinia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows up to 5 meters tall and has alternate, trifoliate leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are globose, yellow-brown drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia bristanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge shrub. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used in xeriscaping. It also has a high tolerance for salt and can be used to prevent erosion in coastal areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Paullinia bristanii are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia bristanii is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody vine that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be pruned regularly to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Paullinia bristanii

Paullinia bristanii can be found in South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

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