Urena stipulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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Authors:
Cav.
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tro
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WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077675
Common Names
- Urena Stipulata
- Urena
- Stipulata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urena stipulata (also called Stipulate Urena, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the eastern United States and Mexico, and grows in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Urena stipulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, sore throat, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urena stipulata has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single seed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urena stipulata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Urena stipulata
Urena stipulata is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.
Species in the Urena genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602257: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.