Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambongensis
ID:
1066436

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 337 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001065774



Common Names

  • Uvaria ambongensis
  • Ambong Uvaria
  • Ambong's Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria ambongensis (also called Ambong Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a small tree, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush and gallery forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria ambongensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Uvaria ambongoensis var. sciocarpa Ghesq. ex Diels
Uvaria ambongoensis var. ambongoensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria ambongensis is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is large and oval-shaped, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria ambongensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Madagascar and is hardy to USDA Zone 10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Uvaria ambongensis

Uvaria ambongensis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Uvaria genus

Uvaria abdamanica, Uvaria comperei, Uvaria curtisii, Uvaria chinensis, Uvaria concava, Uvaria commersoniana, Uvaria chamae, Uvaria elliptifolia, Uvaria edulis, Uvaria doeringii, Uvaria cuanzensis, Uvaria dac, Uvaria dasychlamys, Uvaria caroli-afzelii, Uvaria angolensis, Uvaria argentea, Uvaria albertisii, Uvaria annickiae, Uvaria alba, Uvaria amplexicaulis, Uvaria baumannii, Uvaria cabindensis, Uvaria busgenii, Uvaria borneensis, Uvaria brazzavillensis, Uvaria brevistipitata, Uvaria timoriensis, Uvaria tortilis, Uvaria thomasii, Uvaria zschokkei, Uvaria zeylanica, Uvaria welwitschii, Uvaria verrucosa, Uvaria versicolor, Uvaria sphenocarpa, Uvaria rivularis, Uvaria poggei, Uvaria pierrei, Uvaria pulchra, Uvaria smithii, Uvaria schizocalyx, Uvaria scabrida, Uvaria schweinfurthii, Uvaria semecarpifolia, Uvaria klaineana, Uvaria johannis, Uvaria hirsuta, Uvaria lobbiana, Uvaria littoralis, Uvaria leptocladon,

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:75559-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.