Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
uncinata
ID:
919410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cupido

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 67: 425 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918745



Common Names

  • Roella uncinata
  • Hooked Roella
  • Roella


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Description

Roella uncinata (also called Roella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 2 m. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Roella uncinata is a shrub species that is used for ornamental landscaping purposes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Roella uncinata are small, white and borne in dense, cylindrical spikes. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a short, thin tail. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Roella uncinata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Roella uncinata

Roella uncinata is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Veracruz and Oaxaca.

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

References