Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
microneura
ID:
1135355

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 477 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134693



Common Names

  • Paullinia microneura
  • Microneura Paullinia
  • Microneura's Paullinia


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Description

Paullinia microneura (also called Small-veined 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 microneura is used as a source of fuelwood, as a source of honey, and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paullinia microneura has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have round, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia microneura 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 microneura from seed, although this is not as reliable as cuttings.

Where to Find Paullinia microneura

Paullinia microneura is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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