Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lobata
ID:
417899

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 692 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417231



Common Names

  • Urena Lobata
  • Lobata Urena
  • Lobed Urena


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Description

Urena lobata (also called Lobed Urena, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa, and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and disturbed habitats. It has small greenish-white flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Urena lobata is used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Urena lobata var. chinensis (Osbeck) S.Y.Hu
Urena lobata var. glauca (Blume) Borss.Waalk.
Urena lobata var. mauritiana Marais
Urena lobata var. umbonata Marais

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urena lobata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urena lobata is an annual plant native to tropical regions. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant. It can also tolerate light frost. Propagation can be done by seed or by taking cuttings from the stem tips.

Where to Find Urena lobata

Urena lobata is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Urena lobata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urena lobata?

Urena lobata

What is the common name of Urena lobata?

Lobed Urena

What is the natural habitat of Urena lobata?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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