Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
fibulata
ID:
1135326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich. ex Juss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 4: 349 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134664



Common Names

  • Paullinia Fibulata
  • Fibulate Paullinia
  • Fibulate Dwarf-broom


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Description

Paullinia fibulata (also called Fibulate Paullinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with ovate-lanceolate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is also found in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia fibulata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paullinia fibulata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Paullinia fibulata

Paullinia fibulata is found in Central and South America.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-28600234: Based on the initial data import
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.