Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
urbani
ID:
1034898

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alain) R.G.García & Peguero

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Moscosoa14: 6 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034236

Common Names

  • Cojoba urbani
  • Urbani Cojoba
  • Urbani Cojoba Tree

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Description

Cojoba urbani (also called Urbani Cojoba, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit with a single or multiple trunks and a dense, rounded crown. It usually grows in lowland and hill forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cojoba urbani is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cojoba urbani has small, yellow flowers with a long, narrow seed pod. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cojoba urbani is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be pruned in late winter to promote new growth.

Where to Find Cojoba urbani

Cojoba urbani is native to South America and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.

Species in the Fabaceae family

References

Henri Alain Liogier (1916-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alain' in the authors string.
Brígido Peguero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peguero' in the authors string.