Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
uncinata
ID:
334438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Coll. Orchid. : 76 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333770



Common Names

  • Vrydagzynea uncinata
  • Uncinata Vrydagzynea
  • Vrydagzynea


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Synonyms

  • Hetaeria uncinata Miq. [unknown]

Description

Vrydagzynea uncinata (also called 'Hooked Vrydagzynea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. It is a small, woody shrub with small, white flowers and grows in wet forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Vrydagzynea uncinata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vrydagzynea uncinata is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vrydagzynea uncinata is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 meters. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained, moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Vrydagzynea uncinata

Vrydagzynea uncinata is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea.

Vrydagzynea uncinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vrydagzynea uncinata?

Vrydagzynea uncinata

What is the common name of Vrydagzynea uncinata?

Hooked Vrydagzynea

What is the natural habitat of Vrydagzynea uncinata?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Vrydagzynea genus

Vrydagzynea albida, Vrydagzynea albostriata, Vrydagzynea angustisepala, Vrydagzynea argentistriata, Vrydagzynea argyrotaenia, Vrydagzynea beccarii, Vrydagzynea bicostata, Vrydagzynea bractescens, Vrydagzynea brassii, Vrydagzynea buruensis, Vrydagzynea celebica, Vrydagzynea deliana, Vrydagzynea elata, Vrydagzynea elongata, Vrydagzynea endertii, Vrydagzynea formosana, Vrydagzynea gracilis, Vrydagzynea grandis, Vrydagzynea guppyi, Vrydagzynea kerintjiensis, Vrydagzynea lancifolia, Vrydagzynea micronesiaca, Vrydagzynea neohibernica, Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis, Vrydagzynea nuda, Vrydagzynea obliqua, Vrydagzynea paludosa, Vrydagzynea pauciflora, Vrydagzynea purpurea, Vrydagzynea salomonensis, Vrydagzynea samoana, Vrydagzynea schumanniana, Vrydagzynea semicordata, Vrydagzynea sessilifolia, Vrydagzynea tilungensis, Vrydagzynea tristriata, Vrydagzynea truncicola, Vrydagzynea uncinata, Vrydagzynea vitiensis, Vrydagzynea weberi, Vrydagzynea vrydagzynoides, Vrydagzynea triangularis,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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