Aosa uleana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb. & Gilg) Weigend
Source:
tro
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55(2): 464. 2006 [22 Jun 2006]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278646
Common Names
- Aosa uleana
- Ulean Aosa
- Ulean False-castor-oil-plant
- Ulean Umbrella-tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aosa uleana (also called Ulean Aosa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests and is often found in the understory of the rainforest.
Uses & Benefits
Aosa uleana is used for its ornamental value in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, as its leaves are edible and can be cooked and eaten. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aosa uleana has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aosa uleana is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in bright, indirect light. The cuttings should root within a few weeks. Once the roots are established, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Aosa uleana
Aosa uleana is native to the tropical regions of South America.
Species in the Aosa genus
Species in the Loasaceae family
Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50299067: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Maximilian Weigend (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Weigend' in the authors string.