Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
urdanetensis
ID:
523637

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 59: 113 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522969

Common Names

  • Agalmyla Urdanetensis
  • Urdaneta Agalmyla
  • Urdaneta Plant

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Synonyms

  • Tetradema urdanetense Merr. [unknown]
  • Dichrotrichum urdanetense Elmer [unknown]

Description

Agalmyla urdanetensis (also called Urdaneta Agalmyla, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a basal rosette of leaves and long, thin stems that bear clusters of white flowers with yellowish-green centers and purplish-brown spots.

Uses & Benefits

Agalmyla urdanetensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agalmyla urdanetensis is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are thin, upright stems with small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalmyla urdanetensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate occasional flooding. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in moist soil.

Where to Find Agalmyla urdanetensis

Agalmyla urdanetensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Agalmyla urdanetensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agalmyla urdanetensis?

Agalmyla urdanetensis

What are the common names of Agalmyla urdanetensis?

Urdaneta's Agalmyla

What is the natural habitat of Agalmyla urdanetensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests of South America

Species in the Agalmyla genus

Agalmyla hilliardiae, Agalmyla affinis, Agalmyla aitinyuensis, Agalmyla ambonica, Agalmyla angiensis, Agalmyla angustifolia, Agalmyla aurantiaca, Agalmyla beccarii, Agalmyla bicolor, Agalmyla biflora, Agalmyla bilirana, Agalmyla borneensis, Agalmyla bracteata, Agalmyla brevifolia, Agalmyla brevipes, Agalmyla brownii, Agalmyla calelanensis, Agalmyla centralis, Agalmyla chalmersii, Agalmyla chorisepala, Agalmyla chrysostyla, Agalmyla clarkei, Agalmyla columneoides, Agalmyla decipiens, Agalmyla dentatisepala, Agalmyla diandra, Agalmyla elegans, Agalmyla elongata, Agalmyla erecta, Agalmyla exannulata, Agalmyla formosa, Agalmyla gjellerupii, Agalmyla glabra, Agalmyla glabrisepala, Agalmyla glandulosa, Agalmyla gracilis, Agalmyla hirta, Agalmyla hooglenii, Agalmyla immersinervia, Agalmyla inaequidentata, Agalmyla insularis, Agalmyla javanica, Agalmyla johannis-winkleri, Agalmyla keysseri, Agalmyla kowapiana, Agalmyla lavandulacea, Agalmyla leuserensis, Agalmyla lobata, Agalmyla longiattenuata, Agalmyla longipetiolata,

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2625242: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.