Urera martiniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
martiniana
ID:
1278318
Status:
valid
Authors:
V.W.Steinm.
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Mex. 71: 26 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001277656
Common Names
- Urera Martiniana
- Martin's Urera
- Urera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urera martiniana (also called Martin's Urera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a single stem and grows up to 10 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and elliptic to obovate. It grows in wet forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Urera martiniana is used for its medicinal properties and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urera martiniana is a small, greenish-white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urera martiniana is a perennial plant that is propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It can be propagated from cuttings or division in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Urera martiniana
Urera martiniana is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Urera martiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urera martiniana?
Urera martiniana
What is the natural habitat of Urera martiniana?
Tropical Asia
What is the optimal temperature for Urera martiniana?
65-75°F
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
Victor W. Steinmann (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.W.Steinm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439021-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.