Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
umbrosa
ID:
397465

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) C.Jeffrey

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 353 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396797

Common Names

  • Psiguria umbrosa
  • Umbrous Psiguria
  • Umbrous Psiguria

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Synonyms

  • Psiguria jacquiniana (Schltdl.) R.A.Howard [unknown]
  • Psiguria warmingiana (Cogn.) C.Jeffrey [unknown]
  • Anguria integrifolia Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Anguria jacquiniana Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Anguria umbrosa Kunth [unknown]
  • Anguria umbrosa dentata Cogn. [unknown]
  • Anguria warmingiana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Anguria warmingiana acutiloba Cogn. [unknown]
  • Anguria warmingii Cogn. [unknown]
  • Anguria umrosa Kunth [unknown]

Description

Psiguria umbrosa (also called Umbrous Psiguria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Peru, and is found in lowland and montane forests. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 meters tall and with a trunk diameter of up to 0.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Psiguria umbrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diabetes, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psiguria umbrosa is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psiguria umbrosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Psiguria umbrosa

Psiguria umbrosa is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Psiguria umbrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psiguria umbrosa?

Psiguria umbrosa

What is the common name of Psiguria umbrosa?

Umbrosa Psiguria

What is the natural habitat of Psiguria umbrosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2411558: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.