Urvillea uniloba - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniloba
ID:
1135274
Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Serjania : 173 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134612
Common Names
- Urvillea
- Uniloba
- Uvilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea uniloba (also called 'Unilobed Urvillea' or 'Unilobed Sapindus', among many other common names) is a woody vine native to South America. It has alternate, compound leaves with 3-7 leaflets and yellowish-green flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Urvillea uniloba is used as a source of fuelwood, as a source of honey, and as a source of fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Urvillea uniloba are small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.
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Urvillea uniloba is a slow-growing evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a nursery bed in spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Urvillea uniloba
Urvillea uniloba is found in the dry forests of Argentina.
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 tro-28600033: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.