Paullinia splendida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
splendida
ID:
472232
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Schult.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1944
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 2: 421 (1944)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471564
Common Names
- Paullinia splendida
- Splendid Paullinia
- Glorious Paullinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paullinia splendida (also called 'Splendid 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 large, glossy leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Paullinia splendida 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 Uganda.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paullinia splendida 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 splendida 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 splendida
Paullinia splendida can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Paullinia splendida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Paullinia splendida?
Paullinia splendida
What is the common name of Paullinia splendida?
Splendid paullinia
What is the natural habitat of Paullinia splendida?
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
Richard Evans Schultes (1915-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Schult.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:185747-2: Based on the initial data import