Urvillea mexicana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
418133
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
ksu
Year:
1852
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Knowl. 3(5): 38 (1852)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417465
Common Names
- Urvillea mexicana
- Mexican Urvillea
- Mexican Urvillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea mexicana (also called 'Mexican Urvillea', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico. It has small, yellow flowers and small, green leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Urvillea mexicana 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 mexicana 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 mexicana is a small shrub native to Mexico. 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 mexicana should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Urvillea mexicana
Urvillea mexicana can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Urvillea mexicana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urvillea mexicana?
Urvillea mexicana
What is the family of Urvillea mexicana?
Moraceae
What is the native range of Urvillea mexicana?
Mexico
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
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:785582-1: Based on the initial data import