Paullinia spicithyrsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spicithyrsa
ID:
472231
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 476 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471563
Common Names
- Paullinia spicithyrsa
- Spicithyrse Paullinia
- Spiculate Paullinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paullinia spicithyrsa (also called 'Spiked-Fruited Paullinia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has spiky fruits and small white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Paullinia spicithyrsa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to make a beverage called guarana, which is popular in Kenya.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paullinia spicithyrsa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Paullinia spicithyrsa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment and plenty of light.
Where to Find Paullinia spicithyrsa
Paullinia spicithyrsa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Paullinia spicithyrsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paullinia spicithyrsa?
Paullinia spicithyrsa
What is the common name of Paullinia spicithyrsa?
Spiked-thyrse paullinia
What is the natural habitat of Paullinia spicithyrsa?
Tropical rainforests
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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:185745-2: Based on the initial data import