Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spectabilis
ID:
416473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 47: 131 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415805



Common Names

  • Unonopsis spectabilis
  • Showy Unonopsis
  • Showy Annona


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Description

Unonopsis spectabilis (also called Showy unonopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Central and South America. This plant is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It has large, leathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Unonopsis spectabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Unonopsis spectabilis has small, white flowers with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Unonopsis spectabilis is a perennial, evergreen shrub with large, white flowers in summer. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow in a warm, moist, well-drained soil in spring. To propagate from cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in summer and root in a sandy, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Unonopsis spectabilis

Unonopsis spectabilis is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Unonopsis spectabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Unonopsis spectabilis?

Unonopsis spectabilis

What is the common name of Unonopsis spectabilis?

Showy Unonopsis

What is the natural habitat of Unonopsis spectabilis?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Unonopsis genus

Unonopsis storkii, Unonopsis stipitata, Unonopsis spectabilis, Unonopsis pittieri, Unonopsis umbilicata, Unonopsis glaucopetala, Unonopsis guatterioides, Unonopsis costaricensis, Unonopsis elegantissima, Unonopsis floribunda, Unonopsis pacifica, Unonopsis perrottetii, Unonopsis peruviana, Unonopsis rufescens, Unonopsis veneficiorum, Unonopsis panamensis, Unonopsis theobromifolia, Unonopsis macrocarpa, Unonopsis magnifolia, Unonopsis aviceps, Unonopsis stevensii, Unonopsis duckei, Unonopsis penduliflora, Unonopsis osae, Unonopsis longipes, Unonopsis asterantha, Unonopsis hammelii, Unonopsis bullata, Unonopsis darienensis, Unonopsis costanensis, Unonopsis megalosperma, Unonopsis aurantiaca, Unonopsis bahiensis, Unonopsis bauxitae, Unonopsis cauliflora, Unonopsis colombiana, Unonopsis esmeraldae, Unonopsis heterotricha, Unonopsis megalophylla, Unonopsis mexicana, Unonopsis monticola, Unonopsis onychopetaloides, Unonopsis renatoi, Unonopsis riedeliana, Unonopsis sanctae-teresae, Unonopsis sericea, Unonopsis sessilicarpa, Unonopsis silvatica,

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:259528-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.