Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
turicana
ID:
1252472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lavranos

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kakteen And. Sukk. 50: 317 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251810



Common Names

  • Uncarina Turicana
  • Turicana Uncarina
  • Uncarina


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Description

Uncarina turicana (also called uncarina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical East Africa. It has a dense, upright habit with numerous stems and its leaves are oblong-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in areas with high humidity and temperatures ranging from 20-30°C.

Uses & Benefits

Uncarina turicana is used as an ornamental plant and for its fragrant aroma. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uncarina turicana has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are clustered in groups of three to five. The seed is a small, black, round seed that is enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncarina turicana is a perennial evergreen shrub that is native to the Caribbean region. It 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 the stems of the plant and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Uncarina turicana

Uncarina turicana is native to Madagascar.

Uncarina turicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncarina turicana?

Uncarina turicana

What is the common name of Uncarina turicana?

Turica

What is the natural habitat of Uncarina turicana?

Tropical forests in Madagascar

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

John Jacob Lavranos (1926-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lavranos' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1011439-1: 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].