Urobotrya sparsiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsiflora
ID:
418322
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Engl.) Hiepko
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 84: 662 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417654
Common Names
- Urobotrya sparsiflora
- Sparsiflora Urobotrya
- Urobotrya
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- Opilia sparsiflora Engl. [unknown]
- Rhopalopilia ubanghensis A.Chev. [unknown]
Description
Urobotrya sparsiflora (also called Sparsiflora, 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 sparsiflora is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatic pain.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Urobotrya sparsiflora sub. bruneelii (De Wild.) HiepkoFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Urobotrya sparsiflora are small, white and clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urobotrya sparsiflora is an evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Urobotrya sparsiflora
Urobotrya sparsiflora is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Urobotrya sparsiflora FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Urobotrya sparsiflora?
Urobotrya sparsiflora is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
What are the common uses of Urobotrya sparsiflora?
Urobotrya sparsiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
What are the characteristics of Urobotrya sparsiflora?
Urobotrya sparsiflora is a small shrub with small, white flowers and dark green leaves.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2450093: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Paul Hubertus Hiepko (1932-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiepko' in the authors string.