Urvillea venezuelensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
418542
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ferrucci
Source:
cmp
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 58: 84 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417874
Common Names
- Urvillea venezuelensis
- Venezuelan Urvillea
- Venezuelan Urvillea Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urvillea venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan Urvillea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Venezuela and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Urvillea venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urvillea venezuelensis has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urvillea venezuelensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to Venezuela. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Urvillea venezuelensis
Urvillea venezuelensis is native to Venezuela.
Urvillea venezuelensis FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Urvillea venezuelensis?
Urvillea venezuelensis is native to South America, from Venezuela to Bolivia.
What are the common uses of Urvillea venezuelensis?
Urvillea venezuelensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
What are the characteristics of Urvillea venezuelensis?
Urvillea venezuelensis is a small shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.
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-2450402: Based on the initial data import
María Silvia Ferrucci (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferrucci' in the authors string.