Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
bracteolatum
ID:
331249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70: 221 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330581

Common Names

  • Urophyllum bracteolatum
  • Bracted Urophyllum
  • Urophyllum bracteolatum

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Synonyms

  • Pleiocarpidia bracteolata (Ridl.) Bremek. [valid]

Description

Urophyllum bracteolatum (also called Bracteolate Urophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 40 cm in diameter. It is native to Borneo, where it grows in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests, up to 1,000 m altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Urophyllum bracteolatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urophyllum bracteolatum has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urophyllum bracteolatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from the plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Urophyllum bracteolatum

Urophyllum bracteolatum is native to Australia and is found in the coastal regions of New South Wales and Queensland.

Urophyllum bracteolatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urophyllum bracteolatum?

Urophyllum bracteolatum

What is the common name of Urophyllum bracteolatum?

Bracteolate Leaf-flower

Where is Urophyllum bracteolatum found?

India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam

Species in the Urophyllum genus

Urophyllum acuminatissimum, Urophyllum aequale, Urophyllum andamanicum, Urophyllum angustifolium, Urophyllum arboreum, Urophyllum argenteum, Urophyllum attenuatum, Urophyllum bataanense, Urophyllum bismarckii-momis, Urophyllum borneense, Urophyllum bracteolatum, Urophyllum britannicum, Urophyllum bullatum, Urophyllum calycinum, Urophyllum capitatum, Urophyllum capituliflorum, Urophyllum capituligerum, Urophyllum castaneum, Urophyllum caudatum, Urophyllum cephalotes, Urophyllum ceylanicum, Urophyllum chinense, Urophyllum congestiflorum, Urophyllum corymbosum, Urophyllum crassum, Urophyllum curtisii, Urophyllum cyphandrum, Urophyllum ellipticum, Urophyllum elliptifolium, Urophyllum elongatum, Urophyllum enneandrum, Urophyllum ferrugineum, Urophyllum fuscum, Urophyllum glaucescens, Urophyllum glomeratum, Urophyllum grandiflorum, Urophyllum grandifolium, Urophyllum griffithianum, Urophyllum heteromerum, Urophyllum hexandrum, Urophyllum hirsutum, Urophyllum johannis-winkleri, Urophyllum korthalsii, Urophyllum lasiocarpum, Urophyllum lecomtei, Urophyllum leucophlaeum, Urophyllum leytense, Urophyllum lineatum, Urophyllum longidens, Urophyllum longifolium,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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