Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 288 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330673
Common Names
- Urophyllum minutiflorum
- Minutiflorum Urophyllum
- Urophyllum Urophyllum
Description
Urophyllum minutiflorum (also called Minute-flowered Urophyllum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 m tall. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves that are up to 10 cm long. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia, and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urophyllum minutiflorum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urophyllum minutiflorum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Urophyllum minutiflorum is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 1.5 m tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Urophyllum minutiflorum
Urophyllum minutiflorum is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.
Urophyllum minutiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urophyllum minutiflorum?
Urophyllum minutiflorum
What is the common name of Urophyllum minutiflorum?
Minutiflorum Urophyllum
What is the natural habitat of Urophyllum minutiflorum?
Tropical rainforests
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,