Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
moluccanum
ID:
331342

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 4: 238 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330674

Common Names

  • Urophyllum moluccanum
  • Moluccanum Urophyllum
  • Urophyllum Urophyllum

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Synonyms

  • Urophyllum moluccanum angustatum Miq. [valid]

Description

Urophyllum moluccanum (also called Moluccan 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 moluccanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urophyllum moluccanum 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urophyllum moluccanum 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 moluccanum

Urophyllum moluccanum is found in the tropical rainforests of Indonesia.

Urophyllum moluccanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urophyllum moluccanum?

Urophyllum moluccanum

What is the common name of Urophyllum moluccanum?

Moluccan Starcluster

What is the natural habitat of Urophyllum moluccanum?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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,