Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 339 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415915
Common Names
- Uvaria amplexicaulis
- Amplexicaul Uvaria
- Uvaria
Description
Uvaria amplexicaulis (also called 'Amplexicaul Uvaria', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, pointed leaves and grows in tropical climates in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria amplexicaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Uvaria amplexicaulis are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria amplexicaulis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach a height of up to 6 m. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.
Where to Find Uvaria amplexicaulis
Uvaria amplexicaulis is native to Africa, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in moist forests, along rivers, and in other wet areas.
Uvaria amplexicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria amplexicaulis?
Uvaria amplexicaulis
What is the family of Uvaria amplexicaulis?
Annonaceae
What is the common name of Uvaria amplexicaulis?
Clasping Uvaria
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,