Urera cuneata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
1233034
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rendle
Source:
tro
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 54: 370 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232372
Common Names
- Urera
- Cuneata
- Urera Cuneata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera cuneata (also called 'Cuneate Urera', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Urticaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and cuneate leaves. It is native to Taiwan and is found in subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urera cuneata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a natural air purifier.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urera cuneata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling of Urera cuneata is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera cuneata is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seeds. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Urera cuneata
Urera cuneata is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Urera cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera cuneata?
Urera cuneata
What is the common name of Urera cuneata?
Cuneate Urrea
What is the natural habitat of Urera cuneata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Urera genus
Urera simplex, Urera nitida, Urera elata, Urera domingensis, Urera capitata, Urera caracasana, Urera lobulata, Urera laciniata, Urera keayi, Urera gravenreuthii, Urera baccifera, Urera aurantiaca, Urera verrucosa, Urera fenestrata, Urera lianoides, Urera expansa, Urera acuminata, Urera chlorocarpa, Urera kaalae, Urera killipiana, Urera altissima, Urera filiformis, Urera cuneata, Urera talbotii, Urera thonneri, Urera glabriuscula, Urera martiniana, Urera pacifica, Urera guanacastensis,
Species in the Urticaceae family
Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,
References
Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:856991-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.