Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
huaitingii
ID:
331150

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chun & Tsiang) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 151 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330482

Common Names

  • Urceola Huaitingii
  • Huaitingii Urceola
  • Huaitingii Urceola Plant

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Synonyms

  • Parabarium huaitingii Chun & Tsiang [unknown]
  • Ecdysanthera huaitingii (Chun & Tsiang) P.T.Li [unknown]

Description

Urceola huaitingii (also called Huaiting's Urceola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Andes of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in montane forests, usually on rocks or cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Urceola huaitingii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urceola huaitingii is a small, orange, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urceola huaitingii is a shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Urceola huaitingii

Urceola huaitingii is native to Asia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of China.

Urceola huaitingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceola huaitingii?

Urceola huaitingii

What is the common name of Urceola huaitingii?

Huaiting's Urceola

What is the natural habitat of Urceola huaitingii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-210943: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.
Ying Tsiang (1898-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tsiang' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.