Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lakhimpurensis
ID:
331154

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.K.Srivast. & Mehrotra) Karthik. & Moorthy

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. India : 140 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330486



Common Names

  • Urceola Lakhimpurensis
  • Lakhimpurensis Urceola
  • Lakhimpurensis Urceola Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ecdysanthera lakhimpurensis S.K.Srivast. & Mehrotra [unknown]

Description

Urceola lakhimpurensis (also called Lakhimpur 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 lakhimpurensis 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 lakhimpurensis is a small, yellow, 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 lakhimpurensis 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 lakhimpurensis

Urceola lakhimpurensis is native to Asia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of India.

Urceola lakhimpurensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceola lakhimpurensis?

Urceola lakhimpurensis

What is the common name of Urceola lakhimpurensis?

Lakhimpur Urceola

What is the natural habitat of Urceola lakhimpurensis?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-210947: Based on the initial data import
Saravanam Karthikeyan (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karthik.' in the authors string.
Bishan N. Mehrotra (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mehrotra' in the authors string.
Narasimhulu Sirasala Moorthy (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moorthy' in the authors string.
Sunil Kumar Srivastava (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.K.Srivast.' in the authors string.