Urvillea stipularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stipularis
ID:
418257
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci
Source:
ksu
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 24: 110 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417589
Common Names
- Urvillea stipularis
- Stipularis Urvillea
- Urvillea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea stipularis (also called Stipular 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 stipularis 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
The flowers of Urvillea stipularis 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 stipularis 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 stipularis
Urvillea stipularis is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Urvillea stipularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urvillea stipularis?
Urvillea stipularis
What type of plant is Urvillea stipularis?
Shrub
Where is Urvillea stipularis 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
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286580-2: Based on the initial data import