Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
elastica
ID:
331148

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Asiat. Res. 5: 169 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330480



Common Names

  • Urceola Elastica
  • Elastic Urceola
  • Elastic Urceola Plant


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Synonyms

  • Tabernaemontana elastica Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tabernaemontana polyantha Herb.Lugd.Bat. ex Miq. [unknown]
  • Urceola brachysepala pilosa Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Urceola elastica (also called Elastic Urceola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in montane forests, usually on rocks or cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Urceola elastica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urceola elastica is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urceola elastica is a shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Urceola elastica

Urceola elastica is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Urceola elastica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceola elastica?

Urceola elastica

What is the common name of Urceola elastica?

Elastic Urceola

What is the natural habitat of Urceola elastica?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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