Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl. , n.f., 34(5): 27 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065736
Common Names
- Unonopsis rufescens
- Unonopsis
- Rufescens
Description
Unonopsis rufescens (also called Rufescent Unonopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in open, dry areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Unonopsis rufescens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Unonopsis rufescens are small, white and have a bell-shaped corolla. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Unonopsis rufescens is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought-tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Unonopsis rufescens
Unonopsis rufescens is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is found in humid forests at elevations of 500–2,000 m. It is also cultivated in tropical areas.
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,