Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Orava
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 454 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283753
Common Names
- Unonopsis bahiensis
- Unonopsis
- Bahiensis
Description
Unonopsis bahiensis (also called Bahian Unonopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 3 meters tall. Its leaves are pinnate and its flowers are small and yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests and is often used as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Unonopsis bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Unonopsis bahiensis has a bright orange flower with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Unonopsis bahiensis is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. The best time to propagate is in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Unonopsis bahiensis
Unonopsis bahiensis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Unonopsis bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Unonopsis bahiensis?
Unonopsis bahiensis
What is the common name of Unonopsis bahiensis?
Bahia Tree
What is the natural habitat of Unonopsis bahiensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Unonopsis genus
Unonopsis storkii,
Unonopsis stipitata,
Unonopsis spectabilis,
Unonopsis pittieri,
Unonopsis umbilicata,
Unonopsis glaucopetala,
Unonopsis guatterioides,
Unonopsis costaricensis,
Unonopsis elegantissima,
Unonopsis floribunda,
Unonopsis pacifica,
Unonopsis perrottetii,
Unonopsis peruviana,
Unonopsis rufescens,
Unonopsis veneficiorum,
Unonopsis panamensis,
Unonopsis theobromifolia,
Unonopsis macrocarpa,
Unonopsis magnifolia,
Unonopsis aviceps,
Unonopsis stevensii,
Unonopsis duckei,
Unonopsis penduliflora,
Unonopsis osae,
Unonopsis longipes,
Unonopsis asterantha,
Unonopsis hammelii,
Unonopsis bullata,
Unonopsis darienensis,
Unonopsis costanensis,
Unonopsis megalosperma,
Unonopsis aurantiaca,
Unonopsis bahiensis,
Unonopsis bauxitae,
Unonopsis cauliflora,
Unonopsis colombiana,
Unonopsis esmeraldae,
Unonopsis heterotricha,
Unonopsis megalophylla,
Unonopsis mexicana,
Unonopsis monticola,
Unonopsis onychopetaloides,
Unonopsis renatoi,
Unonopsis riedeliana,
Unonopsis sanctae-teresae,
Unonopsis sericea,
Unonopsis sessilicarpa,
Unonopsis silvatica,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Camilla Orava: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orava' in the authors string.