Paullinia venezuelana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelana
ID:
472343
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Paullinia : 176 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000471675
Common Names
- Paullinia venezuelana
- Venezuelan Paullinia
- Venezuelan's Paullinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Paullinia venezuelana (also called 'Venezuelan Paullinia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has alternate, oblong-lanceolate leaves. It is found in tropical dry forests, tropical moist forests, and tropical wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Paullinia venezuelana 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 Ethiopia.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Paullinia venezuelana 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 venezuelana 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 venezuelana
Paullinia venezuelana can be found in Venezuela.
Paullinia venezuelana FAQ
What is the scientific name of this plant?
Paullinia venezuelana
What type of plant is this?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is this plant native to?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2543956: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.