Urvillea pterocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pterocarpa
ID:
1409416
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-0001421881
Common Names
- Pterocarpa Urvillea
- Pterocarpa Urvillea Tree
- Pterocarpa Urvillea Wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea pterocarpa (also called Pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa 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 pterocarpa
Urvillea pterocarpa is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Urvillea pterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urvillea pterocarpa?
Urvillea pterocarpa
What is the common name of Urvillea pterocarpa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Urvillea pterocarpa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world
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
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162926-1: Based on the initial data import