Wittmackia urbaniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbaniana
ID:
1412154
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez) Aguirre-Santoro
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 639 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424619
Common Names
- Wittmackia urbaniana
- Urban's Wittmackia
- Urban Wittmackia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wittmackia urbaniana (also called Urbaniana, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It has a long, thin stem and grows up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and have entire margins. Its white flowers are small and fragrant. It grows on the trunks and branches of trees in moist, humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Wittmackia urbaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wittmackia urbaniana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small with thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wittmackia urbaniana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Divisions can be taken in spring or autumn and should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location.
Where to Find Wittmackia urbaniana
Wittmackia urbaniana is native to the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Wittmackia urbaniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wittmackia urbaniana?
Wittmackia urbaniana
What is the common name of Wittmackia urbaniana?
Wittmackia
Where is Wittmackia urbaniana found?
Wittmackia urbaniana is found in the tropical forests of South America.
Species in the Wittmackia genus
Wittmackia lingulata, Wittmackia patentissima, Wittmackia pendulispica, Wittmackia tentaculifera, Wittmackia ituberaensis, Wittmackia jamaicana, Wittmackia laesslei, Wittmackia laevigata, Wittmackia lingulatoides, Wittmackia maranguapensis, Wittmackia mesoamericana, Wittmackia negrilensis, Wittmackia penduliflora, Wittmackia gregaria, Wittmackia pernambucentris, Wittmackia polycephala, Wittmackia portoricensis, Wittmackia rohan-estyi, Wittmackia spinulosa, Wittmackia sulbahianensis, Wittmackia turbinocalyx, Wittmackia neoregelioides, Wittmackia antillana, Wittmackia abbreviata, Wittmackia altocaririensis, Wittmackia inermis, Wittmackia limae, Wittmackia bicolor, Wittmackia brasiliensis, Wittmackia burle-marxii, Wittmackia carvalhoi, Wittmackia caymanensis, Wittmackia distans, Wittmackia eriostachya, Wittmackia fawcettii, Wittmackia froesii, Wittmackia amorimii, Wittmackia urbaniana, Wittmackia andersoniana, Wittmackia canaliculata, Wittmackia linharesiorum, Wittmackia incompta, Wittmackia silvana, Wittmackia viridostigma,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165589-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].