Krapovickasia urticifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urticifolia
ID:
1078543
Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) Fryxell
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 30: 457 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077881
Common Names
- Krapovickasia urticifolia
- Krapovickasia
- Urticifolia Krapovickasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Krapovickasia urticifolia (also called Urticating Krapovickasia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has yellow flowers and its leaves are ovate and serrated. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Krapovickasia urticifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, dysentery, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Krapovickasia urticifolia has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single seed leaf.
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Krapovickasia urticifolia is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks.
Where to Find Krapovickasia urticifolia
Krapovickasia urticifolia is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Species in the Krapovickasia genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19602751: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
Paul Fryxell (1927-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fryxell' in the authors string.