Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
javanica
ID:
331152

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boerl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Handl. Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 399 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330484

Common Names

  • Urceola Javanica
  • Javanic Urceola
  • Javanic Urceola Plant

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Synonyms

  • Hymenolophus romburghii Boerl. [unknown]
  • Parsonsia javanica Blume [unknown]
  • Urceola pilosa Boerl. [unknown]
  • Xylinabaria koordersii Pierre ex Koord.-Schum. [unknown]
  • Xylinabaria bantamensis Pierre ex Pichon [unknown]
  • Chavannesia javanica Miq. [unknown]
  • Aganosma romburghii Backer ex Tsiang [unknown]
  • Echites javanicus D.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Urceola javanica (also called Javanese 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 javanica 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 javanica is a small, blue, 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 javanica 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 javanica

Urceola javanica is native to Asia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Indonesia.

Urceola javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceola javanica?

Urceola javanica

What is the common name of Urceola javanica?

Javanese Urceola

What is the natural habitat of Urceola javanica?

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