Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Piperales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbani
ID:
1266840

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trel.

Source:
tro

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 23: 313 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266178

Common Names

  • Urban's Manekia
  • Manekia Urbani
  • Manekia Urbani Vines

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Description

Manekia urbani (also called Urban's Manekia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Manekia urbani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Manekia urbani is yellow and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manekia urbani is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and shrublands. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require supplemental watering. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Manekia urbani

Manekia urbani can be found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil.

Manekia urbani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Manekia urbani?

Manekia urbani

What is the common name of Manekia urbani?

Urban's manekia

What type of plant is Manekia urbani?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Species in the Piperaceae family

Manekia venezuelana, Manekia obtusa, Manekia naranjoana, Manekia urbani, Manekia incurva, Manekia sydowii, Peperomia megalopoda, Peperomia melanokirrocarpa, Peperomia melinii, Peperomia matlalucaensis, Peperomia meeboldii, Peperomia maxwellana, Peperomia maypurensis, Peperomia tuisana, Peperomia uaupesensis, Peperomia turboensis, Peperomia turialvensis, Peperomia tutuilana, Peperomia udisilvestris, Peperomia macrostachya, Peperomia maculosa, Peperomia maestrana, Peperomia magnoliifolia, Peperomia macedoana, Peperomia mala, Peperomia marchionensis, Peperomia mariannensis, Peperomia marivelesana, Peperomia martiana, Peperomia manarae, Peperomia marahuacensis, Peperomia mantadiana, Peperomia mutilata, Peperomia naitasiriensis, Peperomia muscicola, Peperomia nandalana, Peperomia ripicola, Peperomia rivulorum, Peperomia retivenulosa, Peperomia quadrifolia, Peperomia quadrangularis, Peperomia quaesita, Peperomia quaifei, Peperomia rodriguesiana, Peperomia curtispica, Peperomia cyclophylla, Peperomia cuspidata, Peperomia deppeana, Peperomia defluens, Peperomia degeneri,