Paullinia hitchcockii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hitchcockii
ID:
1278916
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
tro
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 54: 614 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278254
Common Names
- Paullinia hitchcockii
- Hitchcock's Paullinia
- Hitchcock's Sarsaparilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paullinia hitchcockii (also called Hitchcock's Paullinia, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to tropical regions of South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and cloud forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paullinia hitchcockii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Paullinia hitchcockii has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are usually grown from cuttings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paullinia hitchcockii is a perennial vine native to Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Paullinia hitchcockii
Paullinia hitchcockii is native to South America and can be found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Paullinia hitchcockii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paullinia hitchcockii?
Paullinia hitchcockii
What is the common name of Paullinia hitchcockii?
Hitchcock's Paullinia
Where is Paullinia hitchcockii native to?
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-50297248: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.