Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
751802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch. & Linden) Traub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 27: 58 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751135



Common Names

  • Large-Flowered Urceolina
  • Large-Flowered Star-Cluster
  • Large-Flowered Starcluster


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Description

Urceolina grandiflora (also called Urceolina, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Urceolina grandiflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urceolina grandiflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Urceolina grandiflora is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Urceolina grandiflora are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urceolina grandiflora is a perennial herb that is native to Central America. It is easy to propagate from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Urceolina grandiflora

Urceolina grandiflora can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Urceolina grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceolina grandiflora?

Urceolina grandiflora

What is the common name of Urceolina grandiflora?

Grandiflora Urceolina

What is the natural habitat of Urceolina grandiflora?

Dry grasslands

Species in the Amaryllidaceae family

Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,

References

Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Jean Jules Linden (1817-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linden' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261579-2: Based on the initial data import