Urena
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- See also Ureña for people with this surname.
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 Urena lobata
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Urena lobata |
Urena is a genus of plants which grow in various tropical and subtropical areas throughout the world. Some view the plant as a weed, but others make use of its fiber for various purposes. Extracts from its leaves or roots have broad spectrum antibacterial qualities. The leaves and flowers are also a famine food in Africa.
Its seeds are spread by animals.
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