Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 1: 80 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417347
Common Names
- Trichocarpa Urena
- Urena Trichocarpa
- Hairy-Fruited Urena
Description
Urena trichocarpa (also called Hairy Urena, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant native to the United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is found in shallow water, wet soil, and other wet habitats. It has small, white flowers and small, hairy-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Urena trichocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urena trichocarpa has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urena trichocarpa is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape.
Where to Find Urena trichocarpa
Urena trichocarpa is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Urena trichocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urena trichocarpa?
Urena trichocarpa
What is the common name of Urena trichocarpa?
Hairy Urena
Where is Urena trichocarpa found?
It is found in South America.
Species in the Urena genus
Urena australiensis,
Urena armitiana,
Urena lobata,
Urena trichocarpa,
Urena hirsuta,
Urena stipulata,
Urena triloba,
Urena zeylanica,
Urena procumbens,
Urena repanda,
Urena pedersenii,
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,