Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
medullosa
ID:
471873

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 154 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471205



Common Names

  • Paullinia medullosa
  • Medullosa Paullinia
  • Medullosa Guarana


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Description

Paullinia medullosa (also called Medullose Paullinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in wet forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia medullosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Paullinia medullosa is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia medullosa is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Paullinia medullosa

Paullinia medullosa is native to tropical Africa.

Paullinia medullosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Paullinia medullosa?

Paullinia medullosa

What is the common name of Paullinia medullosa?

Porous guaco

What is the natural habitat of Paullinia medullosa?

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