Status:
valid
Authors:
Schott
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 128 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330761
Common Names
- Urospatha grandis
- Grand Urospatha
- Grand-leaved Urospatha
Description
Urospatha grandis (also called 'Large 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 10 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 grandis 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 grandis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urospatha grandis 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 grandis
Urospatha grandis is native to the tropical forests of South America.
Urospatha grandis FAQ
What is the common name of Urospatha grandis?
Large Urospatha
What is the scientific name of Large Urospatha?
Urospatha grandis
What is the habitat of Urospatha grandis?
It is found in tropical rainforests of the Philippines
Species in the Urospatha genus
Urospatha angustiloba,
Urospatha antisylleptica,
Urospatha caudata,
Urospatha edwallii,
Urospatha grandis,
Urospatha loefgreniana,
Urospatha meyeri,
Urospatha riedeliana,
Urospatha sagittifolia,
Urospatha somnolenta,
Urospatha wurdackii,
Urospatha caribaea,
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,