Status:
valid
Authors:
Hiepko
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 6: 471 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417612
Common Names
- Urobotrya siamensis
- Siamensis Urobotrya
- Urobotrya
Description
Urobotrya siamensis (also called Siamensis, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Urobotrya siamensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatic pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urobotrya siamensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urobotrya siamensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Urobotrya siamensis
Urobotrya siamensis is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Urobotrya siamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urobotrya siamensis?
Urobotrya siamensis
What is the natural habitat of Urobotrya siamensis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What are the common uses of Urobotrya siamensis?
Medicinal purposes
Species in the Urobotrya genus
Species in the Opiliaceae family
Agonandra brasiliensis,
Agonandra excelsa,
Agonandra fluminensis,
Agonandra goldbergiana,
Agonandra macrocarpa,
Agonandra obtusifolia,
Agonandra ovatifolia,
Agonandra peruviana,
Agonandra racemosa,
Agonandra silvatica,
Cansjera leptostachya,
Cansjera parvifolia,
Cansjera rheedei,
Champereia manillana,
Gjellerupia papuana,
Lepionurus sylvestris,
Melientha suavis,
Opilia campestris,
Opilia amentacea,
Pentarhopalopilia umbellulata,
Pentarhopalopilia marquesii,
Pentarhopalopilia madagascariensis,
Pentarhopalopilia perrieri,
Rhopalopilia pallens,
Rhopalopilia altescandens,
Rhopalopilia hallei,
Urobotrya siamensis,
Urobotrya parviflora,
Urobotrya longipes,
Urobotrya latisquama,
Urobotrya floresensis,
Urobotrya congolana,
Urobotrya sparsiflora,