Urvillea andersonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andersonii
ID:
1274085
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci
Source:
tro
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 24: 113 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273423
Common Names
- Andersonii Urvillea
- Urvillea
- Andersonii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea andersonii (also called 'Anderson's Urvillea', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers with five petals. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Urvillea andersonii is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urvillea andersonii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Urvillea andersonii can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Urvillea andersonii
Urvillea andersonii is native to South America.
Species in the Urvillea genus
Urvillea paucidentata, Urvillea mexicana, Urvillea laevis, Urvillea glabra, Urvillea ulmacea, Urvillea triphylla, Urvillea stipularis, Urvillea stipitata, Urvillea rufescens, Urvillea venezuelensis, Urvillea chacoensis, Urvillea uniloba, Urvillea dasycarpa, Urvillea filipes, Urvillea intermedia, Urvillea andersonii, Urvillea pterocarpa, Urvillea procumbens, Urvillea oliveirae, Urvillea cuchujaquensis,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50264366: Based on the initial data import
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.