Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.f.) Bullock
Source:
cmp
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 11: 454 (1956 publ. 1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733806
Common Names
- Radyera urens
- Urens Radyera
- Radyera
Synonyms
- Allenia urens (L.f.) E.Phillips [unknown]
- Hibiscus burchellii D.Dietr. [unknown]
- Hibiscus cucurbitinus Burch. [unknown]
- Hibiscus urens L.f. [unknown]
Description
Radyera urens (also called Uren's Radyera, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Radyeraceae family. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is a perennial herb with a single, erect stem and long, narrow leaves. The flowers are white and bell-shaped with six petals.
Uses & Benefits
Radyera urens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and sore throat.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Radyera urens has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Radyera urens is a bulbous plant that can be propagated from seed or offsets. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Offsets should be carefully separated from the parent bulb and planted in a well-drained medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Radyera urens
Radyera urens can be found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Radyera urens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Radyera urens?
Radyera urens
What type of plant is Radyera urens?
Radyera urens is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.
Where is Radyera urens found?
Radyera urens is found in South America.
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