Paullinia largifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
largifolia
ID:
1135658
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 149 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134996
Common Names
- Paullinia largifolia
- Large-leaved Paullinia
- Largifolia Paullinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paullinia largifolia (also called Large-leaved Paullinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Sapindaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, with a height of up to 10 m. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests, as well as in open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Paullinia largifolia is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Paullinia largifolia are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paullinia largifolia is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. The seed should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant can be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Paullinia largifolia
Paullinia largifolia is native to South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
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-28600877: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.