Status:
valid
Authors:
(Huber) Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 81 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000667857
Common Names
- Uchi Endopleura
- Endopleura uchi
- Uchi-flowered Endopleura
Synonyms
- Sacoglottis uchi Huber [unknown]
Description
Endopleura uchi (also called Uchi endopleura, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in moist, shady forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall.
Uses & Benefits
Endopleura uchi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Endopleura uchi has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and globular. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Endopleura uchi is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by seed, though cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Endopleura uchi
Endopleura uchi can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Endopleura uchi FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Endopleura uchi?
Endopleura uchi requires well-drained soil, full sun, and regular watering.
What type of climate does Endopleura uchi prefer?
Endopleura uchi prefers a warm, humid climate.
How often should Endopleura uchi be fertilized?
Endopleura uchi should be fertilized every two to three months.
Species in the Endopleura genus
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa,
Endopleura uchi,
Humiria balsamifera,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiria fruticosa,
Humiria wurdackii,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiriastrum colombianum,
Humiriastrum cuspidatum,
Humiriastrum diguense,
Humiriastrum liesneri,
Humiriastrum mussunungense,
Humiriastrum obovatum,
Humiriastrum ottohuberi,
Humiriastrum piraparanense,
Humiriastrum excelsum,
Humiriastrum procerum,
Humiriastrum melanocarpum,
Humiriastrum glaziovii,
Humiriastrum mapiriense,
Humiriastrum villosum,
Humiriastrum dentatum,
Humiriastrum subcrenatum,
Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti,
Hylocarpa heterocarpa,
Sacoglottis gabonensis,
Sacoglottis maguirei,
Sacoglottis mattogrossensis,
Sacoglottis guianensis,
Sacoglottis cydonioides,
Sacoglottis amazonica,
Sacoglottis ceratocarpa,
Sacoglottis trichogyna,
Sacoglottis ovicarpa,
Sacoglottis holdridgei,
Schistostemon auyantepuiense,
Schistostemon retusum,
Schistostemon fernandezii,
Schistostemon oblongifolium,
Schistostemon reticulatum,
Schistostemon dichotomum,
Schistostemon macrophyllum,
Schistostemon densiflorum,
Schistostemon sylvaticus,
Schistostemon auyantepuiensis,
Vantanea minor,
Vantanea guianensis,
Vantanea parviflora,
Vantanea macrocarpa,
Vantanea obovata,