Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeylanica
ID:
1078339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077677

Common Names

  • Urena Zeylanica
  • Ceylon Urena
  • Zeylanica Urena

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Description

Urena zeylanica (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanica 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 zeylanica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Urena zeylanica is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings, seed, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Urena zeylanica

Urena zeylanica is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the continent.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602259: Based on the initial data import
Antonio José Cavanilles (1745-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cav.' in the authors string.