Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
urenaefolium
ID:
1076989

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Juss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 3: 52 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076327



Common Names

  • Stigmaphyllon urenaefolium
  • Urena-leaved Stigmaphyllon
  • Urena-leaved Leaf Flower


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Description

Stigmaphyllon urenaefolium (also called Urenaefolium Stigmaphyllon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stigmaphyllon urenaefolium is a shrub that is grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and can be used to create a privacy screen. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stigmaphyllon urenaefolium is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stigmaphyllon urenaefolium is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C. It can be pruned to keep it in shape.

Where to Find Stigmaphyllon urenaefolium

Stigmaphyllon urenaefolium can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Stigmaphyllon genus

Stigmaphyllon puberum, Stigmaphyllon paralias, Stigmaphyllon sagranum, Stigmaphyllon retusum, Stigmaphyllon lindenianum, Stigmaphyllon lalandianum, Stigmaphyllon jobertii, Stigmaphyllon macedoanum, Stigmaphyllon matogrossense, Stigmaphyllon tomentosum, Stigmaphyllon sinuatum, Stigmaphyllon singulare, Stigmaphyllon vitifolium, Stigmaphyllon adenodon, Stigmaphyllon gayanum, Stigmaphyllon ellipticum, Stigmaphyllon finlayanum, Stigmaphyllon hatschbachii, Stigmaphyllon hispidum, Stigmaphyllon glabrum, Stigmaphyllon auriculatum, Stigmaphyllon bradei, Stigmaphyllon bogotense, Stigmaphyllon blanchetii, Stigmaphyllon carautae, Stigmaphyllon bannisterioides, Stigmaphyllon dichotomum, Stigmaphyllon crenatum, Stigmaphyllon ciliatum, Stigmaphyllon cordatum, Stigmaphyllon lanceolatum, Stigmaphyllon solomonense, Stigmaphyllon angustifolium, Stigmaphyllon timoriense, Stigmaphyllon taomense, Stigmaphyllon sundaicum, Stigmaphyllon pullenii, Stigmaphyllon intermedium, Stigmaphyllon albidum, Stigmaphyllon australiense, Stigmaphyllon brassii, Stigmaphyllon dealbatum, Stigmaphyllon discolor, Stigmaphyllon gymnopodum, Stigmaphyllon abutilifolium, Stigmaphyllon mackeeanum, Stigmaphyllon mariae, Stigmaphyllon mcphersonii, Stigmaphyllon merrillii, Stigmaphyllon micranthum,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

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