Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
331450

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.S.Bunting) A.Hay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 457 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330782

Common Names

  • Wurdack's Urospatha
  • Urospatha Wurdackii
  • Urospatha Wurdackii

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Description

Urospatha wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Urospatha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is found in moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Urospatha wurdackii 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 wurdackii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Urospatha wurdackii 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 wurdackii

Urospatha wurdackii is native to the tropical forests of South America.

Urospatha wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urospatha wurdackii?

Urospatha wurdackii

What kind of environment does Urospatha wurdackii prefer?

Urospatha wurdackii prefers humid, tropical climates.

What type of soil does Urospatha wurdackii need?

Urospatha wurdackii needs well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

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

Alistair Hay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Hay' in the authors string.
George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:945813-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.