Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
interrupta
ID:
1135336

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 195 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134674



Common Names

  • Paullinia Interrupta
  • Interrupted Paullinia
  • Interrupted Dwarf-broom


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Description

Paullinia interrupta (also called Interrupted 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 interrupta 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 interrupta has small, greenish-white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, white stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia interrupta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet (1.8 m). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a potting mix that is kept moist. It is also possible to propagate Paullinia interrupta from seed, although this is not as reliable as cuttings.

Where to Find Paullinia interrupta

Paullinia interrupta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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