Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XIV: 56 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000231734
Common Names
- Mabea Uleana
- Uleana Mabea
- Uleana Tree
Description
Mabea uleana (also called Ule's Mabea, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with a rosette of leaves and a single, bell-shaped, white flower. It is native to New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mabea uleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade. The leaves of the plant are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Mabea uleana are small, yellow in color and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves and a yellow stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mabea uleana can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. For division, carefully remove the plant from the pot and divide the rootball into two or more sections, each with a good root system. Replant each section in a new pot filled with a well-draining potting mix. For stem cuttings, take a cutting from the stem of the plant and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a pot filled with a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. The cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Mabea uleana
Mabea uleana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Mabea uleana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mabea uleana?
Mabea uleana
What is the common name of Mabea uleana?
Unknown
What type of plant is Mabea uleana?
Shrub
Species in the Mabea genus
Mabea anadena,
Mabea angularis,
Mabea angustifolia,
Mabea anomala,
Mabea arenicola,
Mabea biglandulosa,
Mabea caudata,
Mabea chocoensis,
Mabea elata,
Mabea elegans,
Mabea excelsa,
Mabea fistulifera,
Mabea frutescens,
Mabea gaudichaudiana,
Mabea glaziovii,
Mabea jefensis,
Mabea klugii,
Mabea linearifolia,
Mabea longibracteata,
Mabea macbridei,
Mabea macrocalyx,
Mabea montana,
Mabea nitida,
Mabea occidentalis,
Mabea ovata,
Mabea paniculata,
Mabea piriri,
Mabea pohliana,
Mabea pulcherrima,
Mabea rubicunda,
Mabea salicoides,
Mabea speciosa,
Mabea standleyi,
Mabea subserrulata,
Mabea subsessilis,
Mabea taquari,
Mabea tenorioi,
Mabea trianae,
Mabea uleana,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,