Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boerl.) I.M.Turner
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 70: 692 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008071
Common Names
- Uvaria blumei
- Blume's uvaria
- Uvaria
Description
Uvaria blumei (also called Blume's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub with leathery leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria blumei is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uvaria blumei is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, yellow-green spore. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria blumei is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a warm, moist, and well-draining soil. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Uvaria blumei
Uvaria blumei can be found in India.
Uvaria blumei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria blumei?
Uvaria blumei
What is the common name of Uvaria blumei?
Blume's Uvaria
Where is Uvaria blumei native to?
Indonesia
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,