Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ulmifolia
ID:
940901

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Hurus.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 6: 304 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000940239

Common Names

  • Ulmifolia Alchornea
  • Ulmifolia Orchid
  • Ulmifolia Fairy Orchid

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Description

Alchornea ulmifolia (also called 'Ulmifolia Alchornea' and 'Ulmifolia Tree', among many other common names) is a small tree species native to tropical regions of South America. It has smooth, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Alchornea ulmifolia is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alchornea ulmifolia is white or yellowish-green, with a lip that is yellowish-green and has a yellowish-green mid-lobe. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alchornea ulmifolia is a hardy species that can be grown in a range of temperatures. It prefers bright light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation is best done through division of the rhizome or by using stem cuttings.

Where to Find Alchornea ulmifolia

Alchornea ulmifolia is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Alchornea genus

Alchornea brittonii, Alchornea websteri, Alchornea lojaensis, Alchornea acroneura, Alchornea acutifolia, Alchornea alnifolia, Alchornea anamariae, Alchornea androgyna, Alchornea annamica, Alchornea aquifolia, Alchornea bogotensis, Alchornea castaneifolia, Alchornea chiapasana, Alchornea coelophylla, Alchornea cordifolia, Alchornea costaricensis, Alchornea davidii, Alchornea discolor, Alchornea floribunda, Alchornea fluviatilis, Alchornea glabra, Alchornea glandulosa, Alchornea grandiflora, Alchornea grandis, Alchornea guatemalensis, Alchornea hilariana, Alchornea hirtella, Alchornea humbertii, Alchornea hunanensis, Alchornea ilicifolia, Alchornea integrifolia, Alchornea latifolia, Alchornea laxiflora, Alchornea liukiuensis, Alchornea megalophylla, Alchornea mildbraedii, Alchornea mollis, Alchornea occidentalis, Alchornea parviflora, Alchornea pearcei, Alchornea perrieri, Alchornea rhodophylla, Alchornea rugosa, Alchornea scandens, Alchornea sicca, Alchornea sidifolia, Alchornea tachirensis, Alchornea tiliifolia, Alchornea trewioides, Alchornea triplinervia,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5876: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Isao Furusawa (1916-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hurus.' in the authors string.