Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 10: 69 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330485
Common Names
- Urceola Laevis
- Laevis Urceola
- Laevis Urceola Plant
Synonyms
- Carruthersia laevis Elmer [unknown]
Description
Urceola laevis (also called Smooth 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 laevis 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 laevis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urceola laevis 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 laevis
Urceola laevis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Urceola laevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urceola laevis?
Urceola laevis
What is the common name of Urceola laevis?
Smooth Urceola
What is the natural habitat of Urceola laevis?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Urceola genus
Urceola brachysepala,
Urceola elastica,
Urceola huaitingii,
Urceola javanica,
Urceola laevis,
Urceola lakhimpurensis,
Urceola latifolia,
Urceola lucida,
Urceola malayana,
Urceola micrantha,
Urceola minutiflora,
Urceola napeensis,
Urceola quintaretii,
Urceola rosea,
Urceola torulosa,
Urceola tournieri,
Urceola xylinabariopsoides,
Urceola lucida,
Urceola polyneura,
Urceola polymorpha,
Urceola laevigata,
Urceola densiflora,
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,