Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & Westra
Source:
tro
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Blumea 52: 478 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283783
Common Names
- Unonopsis esmeraldae
- Unonopsis
- Esmeraldae
Description
Unonopsis esmeraldae (also called Esmeralda's 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 esmeraldae 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
The flower of Unonopsis esmeraldae is yellow with 5 petals. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Unonopsis esmeraldae is a hardy perennial plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Unonopsis esmeraldae
Unonopsis esmeraldae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Unonopsis esmeraldae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Unonopsis esmeraldae?
Unonopsis esmeraldae
What type of plant is Unonopsis esmeraldae?
Tropical tree
Where is Unonopsis esmeraldae native to?
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,