Status:
valid
Authors:
Paiva
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 74(1)-7: 1 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034874
Common Names
- Uvaria botryoides
- Botryoides Uvaria
- Uvaria Uvaria
Description
Uvaria botryoides (also called Cluster-fruited Uvaria, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria botryoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uvaria botryoides has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria botryoides is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to control the size and shape of the plant.
Where to Find Uvaria botryoides
Uvaria botryoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Uvaria botryoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria botryoides?
Uvaria botryoides
What is the common name of Uvaria botryoides?
Cluster-fruited uvaria
Where is Uvaria botryoides found?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
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,