Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
verrucosum
ID:
416037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 5: 86 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415369

Common Names

  • Verrucose Urbanodendron
  • Warty Urbanodendron
  • Rugose Urbanodendron

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Synonyms

  • Licaria triplicalyx Pedralli [unknown]
  • Aydendron verrucosum Nees [unknown]
  • Aydendron verrucosum attenuatum Meisn. [unknown]
  • Aydendron verrucosum elongatum Meisn. [unknown]

Description

Urbanodendron verrucosum (also called Warty Urbanodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Urbanodendron verrucosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urbanodendron verrucosum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, short, broad leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urbanodendron verrucosum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Urbanodendron verrucosum

Urbanodendron verrucosum is native to Africa.

Urbanodendron verrucosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urbanodendron verrucosum?

Urbanodendron verrucosum

What is the common name of Urbanodendron verrucosum?

Verrucosum urbanodendron

What is the natural habitat of Urbanodendron verrucosum?

Urbanodendron verrucosum is found in dry, sandy habitats in the African savannah.

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

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