Petitia urbanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ekman ex Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 21A(5): 94 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000267830
Common Names
- Petitia urbanii
- Urbanii Petitia
- Urban's Petitia
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- Petitia diamentensis Moldenke [unknown]
Description
Petitia urbanii (also called 'Urban Petitia', among many other common names) is a small, erect shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has small, ovate leaves with serrated edges and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Petitia urbanii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food for livestock, and in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Petitia urbanii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Petitia urbanii is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in spring or summer and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny spot. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Petitia urbanii
Petitia urbanii is found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Petitia urbanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Petitia urbanii?
Petitia urbanii
What is the common name of Petitia urbanii?
Urbanii Orchid
What is the natural habitat of Petitia urbanii?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Petitia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-150832: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Erik Leonard Ekman (1883-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ekman' in the authors string.