Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
331172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 151 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330504



Common Names

  • Urceola rosea
  • Rosa Urceola
  • Rosa Urceola Plant


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Synonyms

  • Antirhea esquirolii H.Lév. [valid]
  • Parameria pedunculosa (Miq.) Radlk. [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera pedunculosa Miq. [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera rosea Hook. & Arn. [unknown]

Description

Urceola rosea (also called Rose Urceola, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, and dry sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Urceola rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urceola rosea 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 rosea 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 rosea

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

Urceola rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceola rosea?

Urceola rosea

What is the common name of Urceola rosea?

Rosy Urceola

What is the natural habitat of Urceola rosea?

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-210965: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.