Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
strigosum
ID:
331389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Korth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 2(2): 194 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330721

Common Names

  • Urophyllum strigosum
  • Striate Urophyllum
  • Striate-leaved Urophyllum

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Description

Urophyllum strigosum (also called Rough-Leaf Pyrola, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It is native to the western United States and Canada, and is found in moist forests, meadows, and streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Urophyllum strigosum is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Urophyllum strigosum has yellow flowers with 4 petals. Seed: The seed of Urophyllum strigosum is small, round, and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Urophyllum strigosum are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urophyllum strigosum is a perennial herb that is native to the Himalayas. It is easy to propagate from seed, and can also be propagated from cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and should be watered regularly. It is also tolerant of drought and cold temperatures.

Where to Find Urophyllum strigosum

Urophyllum strigosum is native to the tropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Urophyllum strigosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urophyllum strigosum?

Urophyllum strigosum

What is the common name of Urophyllum strigosum?

Striate Urophyllum

What is the natural habitat of Urophyllum strigosum?

Urophyllum strigosum is native to the islands of Guam and Saipan

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-211171: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.