Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
1317217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arriola & Alejandro

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 111: 58 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329671

Common Names

  • Villaria uniflora
  • One-flowered Villaria
  • One-flowered Villaria Plant

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Description

Villaria uniflora (also called Villaria, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady places and has small, oblong-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Villaria uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Villaria uniflora has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Villaria uniflora is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plants should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Villaria uniflora

Villaria uniflora can be found in tropical Africa.

Villaria uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Villaria uniflora?

Villaria uniflora

What is the common name of Villaria uniflora?

One-flowered Villaria

What type of plant is Villaria uniflora?

Herbaceous plant

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

Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alejandro' in the authors string.
Axel H. Arriola: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arriola' in the authors string.