Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
1067043

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jessup

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 2: 312 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066381



Common Names

  • Pseuduvaria villosa
  • Velvety Breadfruit
  • Velvety Breadnut


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Description

Pseuduvaria villosa (also called Hairy Bitter-apple, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree with a rounded crown. It is native to Australia and is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest. It has glossy green leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pseuduvaria villosa is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pseuduvaria villosa are white, with five petals, and are about 2 cm across. The seeds are small, black, and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and fragile, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseuduvaria villosa is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Pseuduvaria villosa

Pseuduvaria villosa is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.

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

Laurence Jessup (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jessup' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932679-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.