Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
xestophylla
ID:
1135403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Paullinia : 163 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134741



Common Names

  • Paullinia xestophylla
  • Xestophylla Paullinia
  • Paullinia Xestophylla


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Description

Paullinia xestophylla (also called 'Climbing Cowitch', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sapindaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a woody vine with alternate, pinnate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Paullinia xestophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Paullinia xestophylla are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Paullinia xestophylla can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well rooted.

Where to Find Paullinia xestophylla

Paullinia xestophylla can be found in tropical and subtropical regions 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