Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Westra
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 464 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282512
Common Names
- Costanensis Unonopsis
- Unonopsis Costanensis
- Costanensis Unonopsis
Description
Unonopsis costanensis (also called Costa Rican Unonopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in lowland rainforest. It has white flowers and pinnate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Unonopsis costanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Unonopsis costanensis has small yellow flowers, with five petals and ten stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Unonopsis costanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Unonopsis costanensis
Unonopsis costanensis is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests, thickets, and along rivers.
Unonopsis costanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Unonopsis costanensis?
Unonopsis costanensis
What is the common name of Unonopsis costanensis?
Costanense Unonopsis
What is the natural habitat of Unonopsis costanensis?
Tropical rainforests
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,