Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
urceolus
ID:
1066172

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) N.Hallé

Source:
tro

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 17: 398 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065510



Common Names

  • Loeseneriella urceolus
  • Urceolus Loeseneriella
  • Urceol's Loeseneriella


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Description

Loeseneriella urceolus (also called Urceolate loeseneriella, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil and is found in the understory of moist forests. It has alternate, simple, ovate leaves with a serrated margin and a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are red.

Uses & Benefits

Loeseneriella urceolus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Loeseneriella urceolus for. longifolia N.Hallé
Loeseneriella urceolus for. parvilamina N.Hallé
Loeseneriella urceolus var. xerophila N.Hallé
Loeseneriella urceolus var. urceolus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Loeseneriella urceolus has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Loeseneriella urceolus is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Loeseneriella urceolus

Loeseneriella urceolus is native to South America and can be found in nurseries and garden centers in the United States.

Species in the Loeseneriella genus

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-15600303: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
Nicolas Hallé (1927-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Hallé' in the authors string.