Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
urupaensis
ID:
1315417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leane

Source:
ipni

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Nac. Rio de Janeiro, Bot. 55: 1 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327871



Common Names

  • Helicteres urupaensis
  • Urupá Helicteres
  • Urupá Screw Tree


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Description

Helicteres urupaensis (also called Urupa Helicteres, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Sterculiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helicteres urupaensis has been used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helicteres urupaensis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicteres urupaensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the plants should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position.

Where to Find Helicteres urupaensis

Helicteres urupaensis can be found in the Amazon region, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.

Helicteres urupaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicteres urupaensis?

Helicteres urupaensis

What is the common name of Helicteres urupaensis?

Urupaensis

What is the natural habitat of Helicteres urupaensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Helicteres genus

Helicteres angustifolia, Helicteres baruensis, Helicteres brevispira, Helicteres calcicola, Helicteres carthagenensis, Helicteres corylifolia, Helicteres elongata, Helicteres gardneriana, Helicteres glabriuscula, Helicteres guazumifolia, Helicteres heptandra, Helicteres hirsuta, Helicteres isora, Helicteres jamaicensis, Helicteres lanata, Helicteres lanceolata, Helicteres lhotzkyana, Helicteres obtusa, Helicteres ovata, Helicteres pentandra, Helicteres pilgeri, Helicteres plebeja, Helicteres rekoi, Helicteres sacarolha, Helicteres velutina, Helicteres viscida, Helicteres aspera, Helicteres cuneata, Helicteres eichleri, Helicteres lenta, Helicteres longepedunculata, Helicteres macropetala, Helicteres muscosa, Helicteres semitriloba, Helicteres vuarame, Helicteres vegae, Helicteres elongata, Helicteres eitenii, Helicteres prostrata, Helicteres calicola, Helicteres trapezifolia, Helicteres laciniosa, Helicteres andersonii, Helicteres biflexa, Helicteres pintonis, Helicteres urupensis, Helicteres krapovickasii, Helicteres cidii, Helicteres vallsii, Helicteres denticulenta,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Nara Leane Moreira da Costa Brandão (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leane' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119574-2: Based on the initial data import