Paullinia pachycarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachycarpa
ID:
472281
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 3: 196 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471613
Common Names
- Paullinia pachycarpa
- Thick-fruited Paullinia
- Large-fruited Paullinia
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Paullinia pachycarpa (also called 'Thick-fruited Paullinia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Sapindaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America and grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paullinia pachycarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches, and as a source of food for humans and livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paullinia pachycarpa is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Paullinia pachycarpa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.
Where to Find Paullinia pachycarpa
Paullinia pachycarpa is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Paullinia pachycarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paullinia pachycarpa?
Paullinia pachycarpa
What is the family of Paullinia pachycarpa?
Sapindaceae
What is the habitat of Paullinia pachycarpa?
Tropical forests
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 kew-2543860: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.