Urera lianoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lianoides
ID:
745617
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.K.Monro & Al.Rodr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 96: 278 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744950
Common Names
- Urera lianoides
- Liana-like Urera
- Liana-like Urera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera lianoides (also called Lianoid Urera, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Urera lianoides is used as an ornamental plant and for timber. It has medicinal uses, such as for treating fever, and is also used to make rope.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urera lianoides is a yellow or white tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera lianoides is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation by cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Urera lianoides
Urera lianoides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Urera lianoides FAQ
What is the common name of Urera lianoides?
Lianoides urera
What is the optimal temperature for Urera lianoides?
65-75 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the optimal soil pH for Urera lianoides?
6.1 - 7.8
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:77102480-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.