Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
villosum
ID:
331407

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jack ex Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 185 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330739

Common Names

  • Urophyllum villosum
  • Villous Urophyllum
  • Villous-leaved Urophyllum

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Description

Urophyllum villosum (also called Hairy Starwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has linear-shaped leaves. It is found in dry woods, prairies, and open fields.

Uses & Benefits

Urophyllum villosum has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urophyllum villosum is small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urophyllum villosum is a perennial evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Urophyllum villosum

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

Urophyllum villosum FAQ

What is the common name of Urophyllum villosum?

Hairy Urophyllum

What is the scientific name of Hairy Urophyllum?

Urophyllum villosum

What is the habitat of Urophyllum villosum?

It is found in tropical rainforests of the Philippines

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-211188: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
William Jack (1795-1822): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jack' in the authors string.