Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
331155

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Spire) D.J.Middleton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 761 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330487

Common Names

  • Urceola Latifolia
  • Latifolia Urceola
  • Latifolia Urceola Plant

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Synonyms

  • Parabarium latifolium Pierre ex Spire [unknown]
  • Parabarium velutinum Pit. [unknown]
  • Parabarium velutinum koratianum Lý [unknown]
  • Xylinabaria spirei Pierre [unknown]

Description

Urceola latifolia (also called Broad-leaved Urceola, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is found in rainforest, wet sclerophyll forest, and dry sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Urceola latifolia 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 latifolia is a small, pink, 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 latifolia 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 latifolia

Urceola latifolia is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Urceola latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urceola latifolia?

Urceola latifolia

What is the common name of Urceola latifolia?

Broad-leaved Urceola

What is the natural habitat of Urceola latifolia?

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-210949: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.
Camille Spire (1871-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spire' in the authors string.