Urvillea oliveirae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oliveirae
ID:
1409418
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ferrucci) Acev.-Rodr. & Ferrucci
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42(1): 111. 2017 [1 Mar 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421883
Common Names
- Oliveirae Urvillea
- Oliveirae Urvillea Tree
- Oliveirae Urvillea Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea oliveirae (also called Oliveirae Urvillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cucurbitaceae. It is a vine, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in forests and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Urvillea oliveirae is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urvillea oliveirae has small yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are oval-shaped with a hairy stem and leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urvillea oliveirae is a shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until the seeds germinate. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Urvillea oliveirae
Urvillea oliveirae is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Urvillea oliveirae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urvillea oliveirae?
Urvillea oliveirae
What is the common name of Urvillea oliveirae?
Oliveirae's Urvillea
What is the natural habitat of Urvillea oliveirae?
Dry deciduous forests
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
Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162924-1: Based on the initial data import