Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
1409417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Radlk.) Acev.-Rodr. & Ferrucci

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42(1): 111. 2017 [1 Mar 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421882



Common Names

  • Procumbens Urvillea
  • Procumbens Urvillea Tree
  • Procumbens Urvillea Wood


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Description

Urvillea procumbens (also called Procumbens 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 procumbens 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 procumbens 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Urvillea procumbens 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 procumbens

Urvillea procumbens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Urvillea procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urvillea procumbens?

Urvillea procumbens

What is the common name of Urvillea procumbens?

Procumbens's Urvillea

What is the natural habitat of Urvillea procumbens?

Dry deciduous forests

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.
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.