Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
platymisca
ID:
1238398

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Paullinia : 163 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001237736



Common Names

  • Paullinia platymisca
  • Platymisca Tree
  • Platymisca


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Description

Paullinia platymisca (also called Platymisca Paullinia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It has small, white flowers and leathery leaves. It grows in tropical forests and dry scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia platymisca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used for making tea. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paullinia platymisca has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia platymisca is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, the seeds should be sown in a warm, moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Paullinia platymisca

Paullinia platymisca is native to the tropical rainforests 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