Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Species:
ulei
ID:
618278

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 47: 136 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000617610

Common Names

  • Compsoneura Ulei
  • Ulei's Compsoneura
  • Ulei's Ginger

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Description

Compsoneura ulei (also called Ule's guayabillo, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows to a height of 3–5 m. It is native to Central America and is found in the tropical wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama. It is found in wet, lowland forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Compsoneura ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Compsoneura ulei is white and bell-shaped with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Compsoneura ulei is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to tropical Africa. The plant is cultivated for its edible fruits and for its medicinal properties. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring and planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Compsoneura ulei

Compsoneura ulei is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Compsoneura ulei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Compsoneura ulei?

Compsoneura ulei

What is the common name of Compsoneura ulei?

Ule's Compsoneura

What is the natural habitat of Compsoneura ulei?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:64013-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.