Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borneensis
ID:
416598

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Utteridge

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blumea 45: 393 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415930



Common Names

  • Uvaria borneensis
  • Borneo Uvaria
  • Borneo Uvaria Fruit


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Description

Uvaria borneensis (also called 'Borneo 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 borneensis 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 borneensis are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria borneensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Uvaria borneensis

Uvaria borneensis is native to Southeast Asia.

Uvaria borneensis FAQ

What are the medicinal uses of Uvaria borneensis?

Uvaria borneensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

What is the habitat of Uvaria borneensis?

Uvaria borneensis is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa.

What is the growth habit of Uvaria borneensis?

Uvaria borneensis is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters in height.

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018197-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.