Urvillea laevis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevis
ID:
418136
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Atti Congr. Int. Bot. Firenze 1874: 63 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417468
Common Names
- Urvillea laevis
- Smooth Urvillea
- Smooth Urvillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Urvillea villosa Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Urvillea laevis (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 laevis 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 laevis 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 laevis 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 laevis should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Urvillea laevis
Urvillea laevis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Urvillea laevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urvillea laevis?
Urvillea laevis
What is the natural habitat of Urvillea laevis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What are the common uses of Urvillea laevis?
Ornamental purposes
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-2449851: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.