Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
urens
ID:
428451

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. [H.B.K.] iii. 127.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427783



Common Names

  • Wigandia urens
  • Uren's Wigandia
  • Wigandia urens


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Synonyms

  • Wigandia scorpioides Choisy [unknown]
  • Wigandia vigieri Carrière [unknown]
  • Wigandia kunthii Choisy [unknown]
  • Wigandia macrophylla Schltdl. & Cham. [unknown]
  • Wigandia caracasana Kunth [unknown]
  • Wigandia urens caracasana (Kunth) D.N.Gibson [unknown]
  • Wigandia peruviana W.T.Mill. [unknown]
  • Wigandia caracasana viscosa (Donn.Sm.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Wigandia caracasana macrophylla (Schltdl. & Cham.) Brand [unknown]
  • Cohiba urens Raf. [unknown]
  • Ernstamra caracasana (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ernstamra macrophylla Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ernstamra scorpiodes (Choisy) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ernstamra urens (Ruiz & Pav.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Hydrolea auriculata Moc. ex Choisy [unknown]
  • Hydrolea caracassana Steud. [unknown]
  • Hydrolea scorpioides Moc. ex Choisy [unknown]
  • Hydrolea urens Ruiz & Pav. [unknown]
  • Wigandia caracasana viscosa Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Wigandia urens urens [unknown]
  • Wigandia caracasana calycina Brand [unknown]
  • Wigandia kunthii intermedia Brand [unknown]
  • Wigandia kunthii viscosa Brand [unknown]
  • Wigandia darii Ram.Goyena [unknown]
  • Wigandia kunthii macrophylla (Schltdl. & Cham.) Choisy [unknown]

Description

Wigandia urens (also called Wigand's wigandia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has an upright growth habit and a trunk with a diameter of up to 15 cm. It grows in tropical dry forests, in the understory of the forest, and in the shrub layer of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Wigandia urens is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It produces small, white flowers in the summer and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge or screen plant, providing privacy and protection from wind and sun.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wigandia urens has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wigandia urens is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location and is drought-tolerant once established. It can be pruned to shape and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Wigandia urens

Wigandia urens can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Wigandia urens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wigandia urens?

Wigandia urens

What is the common name of Wigandia urens?

Urens Wigandia

What is the natural habitat of Wigandia urens?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2466279: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.