Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
urbaniana
ID:
1319739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Acev.-Rodr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 98: 485 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332193

Common Names

  • Bunchosia urbaniana
  • Urban's Bunchosia
  • Urban's

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Description

Bunchosia urbaniana (also called Urban's Bunchosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is a shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is native to Cuba, and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bunchosia urbaniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bunchosia urbaniana has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bunchosia urbaniana is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment.

Where to Find Bunchosia urbaniana

Bunchosia urbaniana can be found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia.

Bunchosia urbaniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bunchosia urbaniana?

Bunchosia urbaniana

What is the common name of Bunchosia urbaniana?

Urban's Bunchosia

Where is Bunchosia urbaniana native to?

South America

Species in the Bunchosia genus

Bunchosia acuminata, Bunchosia angustifolia, Bunchosia anomala, Bunchosia apiculata, Bunchosia argentea, Bunchosia armeniaca, Bunchosia articulata, Bunchosia berlinii, Bunchosia biocellata, Bunchosia bonplandiana, Bunchosia brevistyla, Bunchosia canescens, Bunchosia caroli, Bunchosia cauliflora, Bunchosia cestrifolia, Bunchosia costaricensis, Bunchosia cumanensis, Bunchosia decussiflora, Bunchosia deflexa, Bunchosia diphylla, Bunchosia dwyeri, Bunchosia ekmanii, Bunchosia elliptica, Bunchosia emarginata, Bunchosia glandulifera, Bunchosia glandulosa, Bunchosia gracilis, Bunchosia grandifolia, Bunchosia grayumii, Bunchosia guatemalensis, Bunchosia haitiensis, Bunchosia hartwegiana, Bunchosia hookeriana, Bunchosia hotteana, Bunchosia itacarensis, Bunchosia jamaicensis, Bunchosia lancifolia, Bunchosia lanieri, Bunchosia lindeniana, Bunchosia linearifolia, Bunchosia luzmariae, Bunchosia macilenta, Bunchosia macrophylla, Bunchosia maritima, Bunchosia matudai, Bunchosia mcvaughii, Bunchosia mesoamericana, Bunchosia mollis, Bunchosia montana, Bunchosia monticola,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

Pedro Acevedo-Rodríguez (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acev.-Rodr.' in the authors string.