Urbanodendron macrophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophyllum
ID:
416040
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rohwer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 110: 166 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415372
Common Names
- Large-Leaved Urbanodendron
- Broad-Leaved Urbanodendron
- Wide-Leaved Urbanodendron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urbanodendron macrophyllum (also called Large-leaved Urbanodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a shrub or small tree with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Africa and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urbanodendron macrophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urbanodendron macrophyllum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, short, broad leaf.
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Urbanodendron macrophyllum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Urbanodendron macrophyllum
Urbanodendron macrophyllum is native to Africa.
Urbanodendron macrophyllum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urbanodendron macrophyllum?
Urbanodendron macrophyllum
What is the common name of Urbanodendron macrophyllum?
Large-leaved urbanodendron
What is the natural habitat of Urbanodendron macrophyllum?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Urbanodendron genus
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2446627: Based on the initial data import
Jens Gunter Rohwer (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rohwer' in the authors string.