Urophyllum wollastonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wollastonii
ID:
331412
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wernham
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 72 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330744
Common Names
- Urophyllum wollastonii
- Wollaston's Urophyllum
- Wollaston's-leaved Urophyllum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urophyllum wollastonii (also called Wollaston's 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 wollastonii is used in gardens and parks as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Urophyllum wollastonii are white and bell-shaped, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urophyllum wollastonii 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 wollastonii
Urophyllum wollastonii is native to the tropical forests of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Urophyllum wollastonii FAQ
What is the common name of Urophyllum wollastonii?
Wollaston's Urophyllum
What is the scientific name of Wollaston's Urophyllum?
Urophyllum wollastonii
What is the habitat of Urophyllum wollastonii?
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-211192: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Fuller Wernham (1879-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wernham' in the authors string.