Urospatha edwallii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 37: 122 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330759
Common Names
- Urospatha edwallii
- Edwall's Urospatha
- Edwall's-leaved Urospatha
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urospatha edwallii (also called 'Edwall's Urospatha', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urospatha edwallii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Urospatha edwallii are white and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urospatha edwallii is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Urospatha edwallii
Urospatha edwallii is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Urospatha edwallii FAQ
What is the common name of Urospatha edwallii?
Edwall's Urospatha
What is the scientific name of Edwall's Urospatha?
Urospatha edwallii
What is the habitat of Urospatha edwallii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of the Philippines
Species in the Urospatha genus
Species in the Araceae family
Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,
References
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:261702-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.