Status:
valid
Authors:
W.R.Anderson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 357 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000574710
Common Names
- Ursine Bunchosia
- Ursine Tillandsia
- Ursine Bromeliad
Description
Bunchosia ursana (also called Bear's buttercup, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, scrub, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bunchosia ursana is used as an ornamental plant and is often used in terrariums and as a houseplant. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorative items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bunchosia ursana has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bunchosia ursana is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). Pruning is recommended to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Bunchosia ursana
Bunchosia ursana is native to Central and South America.
Bunchosia ursana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bunchosia ursana?
Bunchosia ursana
What is the natural habitat of Bunchosia ursana?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
How big does Bunchosia ursana grow?
Bunchosia ursana grows up to 10 feet tall
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,