Urena

Urena is the genus of plants, which grow in various tropical and subtropical areas worldwide, although several species are Asian in origin. Some view Urena lobata as a weed, but others make use of its fibre for various purposes. The leaves and flowers are also a famine food in Africa. Its seeds are spread by animals. Fibres obtained from it are used for making coffee sacks in Brazil.

Species

Plants of the World Online currently includes:

1. Urena armitiana Template:Au
2. Urena australiensis Template:Au
3. Urena lobata Template:Au - type species
4. Urena pedersenii Template:Au
5. Urena procumbens Template:Au
6. Urena repanda Template:Au
7. Urena rigida Template:Au

Gallery

• Urena lobata var. sinuata in Narsapur, Medak district, India.
  Urena lobata var. sinuata in Narsapur, Medak district, India.
• Urena lobata var. sinuata in Narsapur, Medak district, India.
  Urena lobata var. sinuata in Narsapur, Medak district, India.
• "Urena repanda"
  "Urena repanda"
• Urena rigida
  Urena rigida

External links

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