Wallenia yunquensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yunquensis
ID:
1086161
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Urb.) Mez
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 413 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001085499
Common Names
- Yunque Parathesis
- Yunque Wallenia
- Yunque Maesa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Wallenia yunquensis (also called Yunque Wallenia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has leathery, oblong leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Wallenia yunquensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Wallenia yunquensis are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Wallenia yunquensis is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Wallenia yunquensis
Wallenia yunquensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Species in the Wallenia genus
Wallenia ilicifolia, Wallenia discolor, Wallenia apiculata, Wallenia aquifolia, Wallenia calyptrata, Wallenia crassifolia, Wallenia ekmanii, Wallenia elliptica, Wallenia erythrocarpa, Wallenia fawcettii, Wallenia formonensis, Wallenia gracilis, Wallenia hughsonii, Wallenia corymbosa, Wallenia punctulata, Wallenia purdieana, Wallenia sylvestris, Wallenia urbaniana, Wallenia lepperi, Wallenia yunquensis, Wallenia laurifolia, Wallenia venosa, Wallenia subverticillata, Wallenia bumelioides, Wallenia clusioides, Wallenia jacquinioides, Wallenia lamarckiana, Wallenia xylosteoides,
Species in the Primulaceae family
Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22000572: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.