Urobotrya congolana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
congolana
ID:
418286
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Hiepko
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 84: 662 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417618
Common Names
- Urobotrya congolana
- Congolana Urobotrya
- Urobotrya
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Opilia congolana Baill. [unknown]
Description
Urobotrya congolana (also called Congolana, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Urobotrya congolana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatic pain.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Urobotrya congolana sub. afzelii (Engl.) HiepkoUrobotrya congolana sub. congolana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urobotrya congolana has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urobotrya congolana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Urobotrya congolana
Urobotrya congolana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Urobotrya congolana FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Urobotrya congolana?
Urobotrya congolana is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
What are the common uses of Urobotrya congolana?
Urobotrya congolana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
What are the characteristics of Urobotrya congolana?
Urobotrya congolana is a small shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.
Species in the Urobotrya genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis, Agonandra excelsa, Agonandra fluminensis, Agonandra goldbergiana, Agonandra macrocarpa, Agonandra obtusifolia, Agonandra ovatifolia, Agonandra peruviana, Agonandra racemosa, Agonandra silvatica, Cansjera leptostachya, Cansjera parvifolia, Cansjera rheedei, Champereia manillana, Gjellerupia papuana, Lepionurus sylvestris, Melientha suavis, Opilia campestris, Opilia amentacea, Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata, Pentarhopalopilia marquesii, Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis, Pentarhopalopilia perrieri, Rhopalopilia pallens, Rhopalopilia altescandens, Rhopalopilia hallei, Urobotrya siamensis, Urobotrya parviflora, Urobotrya longipes, Urobotrya latisquama, Urobotrya floresensis, Urobotrya congolana, Urobotrya sparsiflora,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2450056: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Paul Hubertus Hiepko (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiepko' in the authors string.