Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
1135369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 152 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134707



Common Names

  • Paullinia reticulata
  • Reticulate Paullinia
  • Reticulate's Paullinia


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Description

Paullinia reticulata (also called Reticulate Paullinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is a woody vine with alternate, simple, ovate leaves. It is native to South America, growing in tropical and subtropical forests. It is found in moist, shady areas, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia reticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and is known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Paullinia reticulata 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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Where to Find Paullinia reticulata

Paullinia reticulata 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