Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
urschii
ID:
1083527

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 19(3): 268 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082865



Common Names

  • Warneckea Urschii
  • Urschii Warneckea
  • Ursch's Warneckea


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Description

Warneckea urschii (also called 'Urschii Warneckea', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. It prefers moist, shady areas and grows best in soil that is rich in organic matter.

Uses & Benefits

Warneckea urschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Warneckea urschii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single, oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Warneckea urschii is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Warneckea urschii

Warneckea urschii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Warneckea genus

Warneckea sousae, Warneckea melindensis, Warneckea hedbergiorum, Warneckea austro-occidentalis, Warneckea mangrovensis, Warneckea bebaiensis, Warneckea cauliflora, Warneckea cinnamomoides, Warneckea fascicularis, Warneckea floribunda, Warneckea jasminoides, Warneckea lecomteana, Warneckea macrantha, Warneckea membranifolia, Warneckea pulcherrima, Warneckea reygaertii, Warneckea sapinii, Warneckea wildeana, Warneckea yangambensis, Warneckea memecyloides, Warneckea madagascariensis, Warneckea acutifolia, Warneckea amaniensis, Warneckea anomala, Warneckea bequaertii, Warneckea congolensis, Warneckea erubescens, Warneckea fosteri, Warneckea gilletii, Warneckea golaensis, Warneckea peculiaris, Warneckea schliebenii, Warneckea sessilicarpa, Warneckea guineensis, Warneckea superba, Warneckea trinervis, Warneckea walikalensis, Warneckea urschii, Warneckea sansibarica, Warneckea bullata, Warneckea atrovirens, Warneckea pulviniflora, Warneckea masoalae, Warneckea microphylla, Warneckea mouririfolia, Warneckea cordiformis, Warneckea parvifolia, Warneckea albiflora, Warneckea ngutiensis,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304721: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.