Urvillea glabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
418137
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cambess.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 353 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417469
Common Names
- Urvillea glabra
- Uvilla Glabra
- Uvilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea glabra (also called 'Smooth Urvillea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Urvillea glabra is a small shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Urvillea glabra are small, white and tubular in shape. The seeds are tiny, black and round. The seedlings have small, rounded leaves and a single root.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urvillea glabra is a small shrub native to South America. It is typically propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist potting mix. Once established, Urvillea glabra should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Urvillea glabra
Urvillea glabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Urvillea glabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urvillea glabra?
Urvillea glabra
What type of plant is Urvillea glabra?
Shrub
Where is Urvillea glabra found?
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 kew-2449854: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.