Urobotrya latisquama - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latisquama
ID:
418283
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gagnep.) Hiepko
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 84: 662 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417615
Common Names
- Urobotrya latisquama
- Latisquama Urobotrya
- Urobotrya
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- Lepionurus oxylepis Gagnep. [unknown]
- Lepionurus latisquamus Gagnep. [unknown]
- Lepionurus macrostachyus Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Urobotrya latisquama (also called Latisquama, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Urobotrya latisquama is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatic pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urobotrya latisquama 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 latisquama 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 latisquama
Urobotrya latisquama is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Urobotrya latisquama FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Urobotrya latisquama?
Urobotrya latisquama is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
What are the common uses of Urobotrya latisquama?
Urobotrya latisquama is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
What are the characteristics of Urobotrya latisquama?
Urobotrya latisquama 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-2450053: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Paul Hubertus Hiepko (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiepko' in the authors string.