Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
costaricensis
ID:
471793

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Erganz. Monogr. Serjania 157. 1886 Abhandl. Math. Phys. Cl. K. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. Munchen, 16: 157. 1887

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471125



Common Names

  • Costa Rican Guarana
  • Costa Rican Guarana Plant
  • Costa Rican Guarana Tree


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Synonyms

  • Serjania pubescens glabrescens Seem. [unknown]

Description

Paullinia costaricensis (also called Costa Rican 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 costaricensis 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 costaricensis 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 costaricensis

Paullinia costaricensis is native to the Atlantic Forest in Costa Rica.

Paullinia costaricensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paullinia costaricensis?

Paullinia costaricensis

What is the common name of Paullinia costaricensis?

Costa Rican Guarana

What is the family of Paullinia costaricensis?

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