Urvillea rufescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rufescens
ID:
418261
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cambess.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Merid. 1: 354 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417593
Common Names
- Urvillea rufescens
- Rufescens Urvillea
- Urvillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea rufescens (also called Red Urvillea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urvillea rufescens is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, ulcers, and wounds. It is also used as a food source and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urvillea rufescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urvillea rufescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Where to Find Urvillea rufescens
Urvillea rufescens is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Urvillea rufescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urvillea rufescens?
Urvillea rufescens
What type of plant is Urvillea rufescens?
Shrub
Where is Urvillea rufescens found?
South America
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-2450016: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Cambessèdes (1799-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cambess.' in the authors string.