Urera guanacastensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guanacastensis
ID:
1287112
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K.Monro & Al.Rodr.
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 276 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286450
Common Names
- Urera guanacastensis
- Guanacaste Urera
- Guanacastensis Urera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera guanacastensis (also called Urera, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean region, and it grows in tropical moist forests.
Uses & Benefits
Urera guanacastensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in rock gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urera guanacastensis has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera guanacastensis is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Urera guanacastensis
Urera guanacastensis is native to Costa Rica and can be found in the province of Guanacaste.
Urera guanacastensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera guanacastensis?
Urera guanacastensis
What is the family of Urera guanacastensis?
Urticaceae
Where is Urera guanacastensis found?
Costa Rica
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
Alexander Rodríguez González (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al.Rodr.' in the authors string.
Alex K. Monro (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Monro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77102479-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.