Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anceps
ID:
1319451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke ex Hook.f.) H.Rob. & Skvarla

Source:
ipni

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 122(2): 153 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331905

Common Names

  • Anceps Uniyala
  • Uniyala anceps
  • Anceps Uniyala

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Description

Uniyala anceps (also called Two-edged Uniyala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to Central and East Africa, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uniyala anceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uniyala anceps has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uniyala anceps is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Uniyala anceps

Uniyala anceps is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.

Uniyala anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uniyala anceps?

Uniyala anceps

What is the family of Uniyala anceps?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Uniyala anceps?

Two-edged Uniyala

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
John Jerome Skvarla (1935-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Skvarla' in the authors string.