Urceolina cuzcoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuzcoensis
ID:
754221
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vargas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Peruana Bot. 7: 38 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753554
Common Names
- Urceolina cuzcoensis
- Cuzco Urceolina
- Cuzco Urceolata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urceolina cuzcoensis (also called Cuzco Urceolina, among many other common names) is a bulbous perennial plant native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woodlands, grasslands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Urceolina cuzcoensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urceolina cuzcoensis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urceolina cuzcoensis is a perennial herb native to South America. It is commonly cultivated as an ornamental plant. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a moist substrate and kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Urceolina cuzcoensis
Urceolina cuzcoensis is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Urceolina cuzcoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urceolina cuzcoensis?
Urceolina cuzcoensis
What is the common name of Urceolina cuzcoensis?
Cuzco Urceolina
What type of plant is Urceolina cuzcoensis?
Herb
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-293006: Based on the initial data import
Julio César Vargas Calderón (1903-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vargas' in the authors string.