Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argentea
ID:
416571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Fl. Javae 21-22: 24 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415903

Common Names

  • Uvaria argentea
  • Silver Uvaria
  • Uvaria

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Description

Uvaria argentea (also called Silver Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with alternate, ovate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria argentea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Uvaria argentea var. bracteata (Roxb.) Meade & J.Parn.
Uvaria argentea var. argentea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uvaria argentea has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval. The seedlings are small, with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria argentea 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 argentea

Uvaria argentea 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 argentea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria argentea?

Uvaria argentea

What is the common name of Uvaria argentea?

Silver Uvaria

What is the family of Uvaria argentea?

Annonaceae

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75567-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.