Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
coriacea
ID:
471791

Status:
valid

Authors:
Casar.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Bras. 3: 27 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471123



Common Names

  • Paullinia coriacea
  • Coriaceous Paullinia
  • Coriaceous Guarana


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Description

Paullinia coriacea (also called Coriaceous guarana, among many other common names) is a perennial woody vine native to the tropical forests of South America. It has a twining stem and produces small white flowers in the summer. It grows in moist forests, along rivers, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

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 coriacea 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 coriacea

Paullinia coriacea is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Paullinia coriacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paullinia coriacea?

Paullinia coriacea

What is the common name of Paullinia coriacea?

Coriaceous Guarana

What is the family of Paullinia coriacea?

Sapindaceae

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