Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
cururu
ID:
471785

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 365 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471117



Common Names

  • Paullinia cururu
  • Cururu Paullinia
  • Cururu Guarana


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Synonyms

  • Serjania cururu (L.) Druce [unknown]
  • Cururu cururu House [unknown]
  • Paullinia quassiaefolia Linden [unknown]

Description

Paullinia cururu (also called Cururu 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 cururu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and malaria.

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 cururu is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Paullinia cururu

Paullinia cururu is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Paullinia cururu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paullinia cururu?

Paullinia cururu

What is the common name of Paullinia cururu?

Cururu Guarana

What is the family of Paullinia cururu?

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