Paullinia emetica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emetica
ID:
471889
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Schult.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 2: 419 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471221
Common Names
- Paullinia emetica
- Emetica Paullinia
- Emetica Guarana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paullinia emetica (also called Vomiting Guarana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small, evergreen shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Brazil, Guyana, and Venezuela, and is typically found in lowland tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paullinia emetica 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
Paullinia emetica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a serrated edge.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paullinia emetica is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Paullinia emetica
Paullinia emetica is native to the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.
Paullinia emetica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paullinia emetica?
Paullinia emetica
What is the common name of Paullinia emetica?
Vomiting guaco
What is the natural habitat of Paullinia emetica?
Tropical rainforest
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
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:185640-2: Based on the initial data import