Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
urama
ID:
497409

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.C.Duke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 7: 522 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000496741



Common Names

  • Urama Sonneratia
  • Sonneratia urama


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Description

Sonneratia urama (also called Urama Mangrove, among many other common names) is a small shrub with a woody stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and grows in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sonneratia urama is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sonneratia urama is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonneratia urama is a tropical tree that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The tree should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. It is best to prune the tree in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Sonneratia urama

Sonneratia urama is found in the tropical rainforests of India and Sri Lanka.

Sonneratia urama FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonneratia urama?

Sonneratia urama

What is the common name of Sonneratia urama?

Urama Sonneratia

What is the natural habitat of Sonneratia urama?

Tropical rainforests of Borneo

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References