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Uncifera
Uncifera
Description Uncifera is a rare tropical plant that belongs to the family Marantaceae. It is native to the rainforests of South America and is known for its unique appearance and care needs. The plant has large leaves that are oval-shaped and have prominent veins. The leaves are dark green in color and have a glossy finish. Uncifera is a slow-growing…
Urtica Urens
Urtica Urens
Description Urtica Urens, commonly known as Stinging Nettle, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Urticaceae family. It is native to Europe, Asia, and parts of North Africa but can now be found in many other parts of the world. The plant can grow up to 1 meter tall and has a green, leafy appearance. It is called…
Urena Lobata
Urena Lobata
Description Urena Lobata, commonly known as Caesarweed or Burnut, is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is native to tropical America but can now be found in many other regions of the world. This plant can grow up to six feet tall and has a woody stem with branches that have soft hairs. Its leaves are…
Utricularia Purpurea
Utricularia Purpurea
Description Utricularia Purpurea, commonly known as Purple bladderwort, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the genus Utricularia. It is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, bogs, and swamps. The plant is well-known for its insect-trapping mechanism, which involves small bladders located on its underground stems that suck in prey when triggered. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya…
Urena
Urena
Description Urena is a genus of flowering plants in the mallow family, Malvaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The plants are known for their showy flowers and medicinal properties. Urena is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant and is also used for fiber production. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class…
Ulvales
Ulvales
Description Ulvales, also known as sea lettuce or green algae, is a group of marine and freshwater algae that belong to the order Ulvophyceae. They are characterized by their bright green color, thin and flat body structure, and lack of flagella. Ulvales are some of the most common and important primary producers in marine ecosystems, providing food and habitat for…
Utricularia Muelleri
Utricularia Muelleri
Description Utricularia Muelleri, commonly known as the soft bladderwort, is a carnivorous plant that belongs to the Lentibulariaceae family. It is native to South America and can be found growing in wetlands, bogs, and marshes. The plant is named after Ferdinand von Mueller, a famous German-Australian botanist.The plant has small, bladder-like traps that it uses to catch and digest small…
Utricularia Beaugleholei
Utricularia Beaugleholei
Description Utricularia Beaugleholei, also known as Beauglehole’s bladderwort or the King River bladderwort, is a carnivorous aquatic plant species that belongs to the bladderwort family (Lentibulariaceae). It is a small, herbaceous plant that is native to the King River catchment area in Western Australia. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukarya Kingdom Plantae Phylum Tracheophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Lamiales Family Lentibulariaceae Genus Utricularia…
Ursinia Caledonica
Ursinia Caledonica
Description Ursinia Caledonica, also known as Cape Marigold or Namaqualand Daisy, is a beautiful flowering plant that is native to South Africa. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is known for its bright yellow and orange flowers. The plant typically grows up to 30 cm in height and has a bushy, compact growth habit. Ursinia Caledonica blooms from late…
Uraria Crinita
Uraria Crinita
Description Uraria Crinita is a plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, which is commonly found in tropical countries such as India, Sri Lanka, and China. It is a perennial herb that can grow up to a height of 2 meters. The plant has many uses, including medicinal and agricultural purposes. It is commonly used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat various…