Urceolina bouchei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bouchei
ID:
751794
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Woodson & P.H.Allen) Traub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Pl. Life 27: 58 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000751127
Common Names
- Bouche's Urceolina
- Bouche's Star-Cluster
- Bouche's Starcluster
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urceolina bouchei (also called Urceolina, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has bright green, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is often found in meadows, woodlands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Urceolina bouchei is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and sore throats. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urceolina bouchei is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Urceolina bouchei is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Urceolina bouchei are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urceolina bouchei is a small evergreen tree native to the Mediterranean. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Urceolina bouchei
Urceolina bouchei can be found in the temperate regions of South America.
Urceolina bouchei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urceolina bouchei?
Urceolina bouchei
What is the common name of Urceolina bouchei?
Bouchei Urceolina
What is the natural habitat of Urceolina bouchei?
Dry grasslands
Species in the Urceolina genus
Urceolina castelnaeana, Urceolina corynandra, Urceolina fulva, Urceolina microcrater, Urceolina bouchei, Urceolina latifolia, Urceolina lehmannii, Urceolina grandiflora, Urceolina candida, Urceolina bakeriana, Urceolina bonplandii, Urceolina astrophiala, Urceolina ayacucensis, Urceolina robledoana, Urceolina sanderi, Urceolina urceolata, Urceolina oxyandra, Urceolina ulei, Urceolina cuzcoensis, Urceolina formosa, Urceolina amazonica, Urceolina moorei, Urceolina ruthiana, Urceolina caucana, Urceolina cyaneosperma, Urceolina plicata,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.
Paul H. Allen (1911-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Allen' in the authors string.
Hamilton Paul Traub (1890-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Traub' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261570-2: Based on the initial data import