Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 659 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330505
Common Names
- Urceola torulosa
- Torulosa Urceola
- Torulosa Urceola Plant
Synonyms
- Urceola longisepala Merr. [unknown]
- Urceola malaccensis Hook.f. [unknown]
- Chavannesia torulosa (Hook.f.) Pichon [unknown]
- Echites moniliferus Wall. [unknown]
Description
Urceola torulosa (also called Torulose 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 torulosa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a long blooming period and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urceola torulosa is a small, orange, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urceola torulosa 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 torulosa
Urceola torulosa is native to South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Urceola torulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urceola torulosa?
Urceola torulosa
What is the family of Urceola torulosa?
Asteraceae
Where is Urceola torulosa found?
It is found in South Africa.
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,