Urena australiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fryxell & Craven
Source:
ksu
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 2: 457 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417201
Common Names
- Australian Urena
- Urena Australiensis
- Urena Australis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urena australiensis (also called Australian Urena, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has small greenish-white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Urena australiensis is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urena australiensis is a small, yellowish-white, four-petaled flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urena australiensis is a fast-growing, annual plant that is native to Australia. It can be grown from seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Propagation can be done by seed or by cuttings taken from the stem tips.
Where to Find Urena australiensis
Urena australiensis is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Urena australiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urena australiensis?
Urena australiensis
What is the common name of Urena australiensis?
Australian Urena
What is the natural habitat of Urena australiensis?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Urena genus
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
Lyndley Alan Craven (1945-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craven' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:938612-1: Based on the initial data import