Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
kingiana
ID:
508517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.C.F.Su & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 79: 94 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507849



Common Names

  • Pseuduvaria kingiana
  • Kingiana's pseuduvaria
  • Pseuduvaria kingiana var. kingiana


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Description

Pseuduvaria kingiana (also called 'King's Cucumber Tree', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a small tree, growing up to 10 meters in height, with dark green, glossy leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuduvaria kingiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseuduvaria kingiana is white or pinkish-white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a white fleshy coating. The seedlings are small and have a white fleshy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuduvaria kingiana is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Pseuduvaria kingiana

Pseuduvaria kingiana can be found in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Pseuduvaria kingiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseuduvaria kingiana?

Pseuduvaria kingiana

What is the common name of Pseuduvaria kingiana?

Kingiana Pseuduvaria

What type of plant is Pseuduvaria kingiana?

Tree

Species in the Pseuduvaria genus

Pseuduvaria monticola, Pseuduvaria unguiculata, Pseuduvaria taipingensis, Pseuduvaria reticulata, Pseuduvaria philippinensis, Pseuduvaria pamattonis, Pseuduvaria oxycarpa, Pseuduvaria nova-guineensis, Pseuduvaria multiovulata, Pseuduvaria sessilifolia, Pseuduvaria mollis, Pseuduvaria macgregorii, Pseuduvaria luzoniensis, Pseuduvaria lignocarpa, Pseuduvaria grandifolia, Pseuduvaria cerina, Pseuduvaria calliura, Pseuduvaria galeata, Pseuduvaria megalopus, Pseuduvaria acerosa, Pseuduvaria borneensis, Pseuduvaria brachyantha, Pseuduvaria bruneiensis, Pseuduvaria clemensiae, Pseuduvaria coriacea, Pseuduvaria cymosa, Pseuduvaria glabrescens, Pseuduvaria kingiana, Pseuduvaria macrocarpa, Pseuduvaria mindorensis, Pseuduvaria obliqua, Pseuduvaria parvipetala, Pseuduvaria sessilicarpa, Pseuduvaria subcordata, Pseuduvaria glossopetala, Pseuduvaria gardneri, Pseuduvaria fragrans, Pseuduvaria phuyensis, Pseuduvaria hyadena, Pseuduvaria trimera, Pseuduvaria froggattii, Pseuduvaria rugosa, Pseuduvaria macrophylla, Pseuduvaria prainii, Pseuduvaria aurantiaca, Pseuduvaria hylandii, Pseuduvaria mulgraveana, Pseuduvaria villosa, Pseuduvaria dielsiana, Pseuduvaria costata,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Yvonne C.F. Su: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.F.Su' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076778-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.