Status:
valid
Authors:
Rauh
Source:
tro
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 47: 15 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231259
Common Names
- Roeoesliana Uncarina
- Roeoesliana
- Uncarina Roeoesliana
Description
Uncarina roeoesliana (also called Roeoesli's uncarina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Pedaliaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Uncarina roeoesliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uncarina roeoesliana has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uncarina roeoesliana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Uncarina roeoesliana
Uncarina roeoesliana can be found in the tropical regions of Madagascar.
Uncarina roeoesliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uncarina roeoesliana?
Uncarina roeoesliana
What is the common name of Uncarina roeoesliana?
Roeoesliana's Uncarina
What is the natural habitat of Uncarina roeoesliana?
Tropical forests of Madagascar
Species in the Uncarina genus
Uncarina ihlenfeldtiana,
Uncarina ankaranensis,
Uncarina stellulifera,
Uncarina decaryi,
Uncarina grandidieri,
Uncarina perrieri,
Uncarina peltata,
Uncarina sakalava,
Uncarina leptocarpa,
Uncarina abbreviata,
Uncarina leandrii,
Uncarina roeoesliana,
Uncarina turicana,
Uncarina platycarpa,
Species in the Pedaliaceae family
Dewinteria petrophila,
Harpagophytum procumbens,
Harpagophytum zeyheri,
Holubia saccata,
Linariopsis prostrata,
Linariopsis chevalieri,
Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus,
Pedalium murex,
Pterodiscus speciosus,
Pterodiscus undulatus,
Pterodiscus aurantiacus,
Pterodiscus brasiliensis,
Pterodiscus saccatus,
Pterodiscus luridus,
Pterodiscus ngamicus,
Pterodiscus purpureus,
Pterodiscus elliottii,
Pterodiscus coeruleus,
Pterodiscus angustifolius,
Pterodiscus ruspolii,
Pterodiscus kellerianus,
Pterodiscus makatiniensis,
Pterodiscus cinnabarinus,
Pterodiscus somanei,
Rogeria adenophylla,
Sesamothamnus guerichii,
Sesamothamnus benguellensis,
Sesamothamnus lugardii,
Sesamothamnus rivae,
Sesamothamnus busseanus,
Sesamum schinzianum,
Sesamum radiatum,
Sesamum rigidum,
Sesamum pedalioides,
Sesamum lepidotum,
Sesamum triphyllum,
Sesamum prostratum,
Sesamum indicum,
Sesamum alatum,
Sesamum angolense,
Sesamum angustifolium,
Sesamum calycinum,
Sesamum latifolium,
Sesamum abbreviatum,
Sesamum capense,
Sesamum marlothii,
Sesamum parviflorum,
Sesamum rosaceum,
Sesamum imperatricis,
Sesamum senecioides,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:987253-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].