Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Congo Belge, Bot. , sér. 5, 1: 38 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415939
Common Names
- Uvaria brevistipitata
- Brevistipitata Uvaria
- Brevistipitata Uvaria Fruit
Description
Uvaria brevistipitata (also called Short-Stalked Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, specifically Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is found in lowland and montane forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria brevistipitata is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uvaria brevistipitata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria brevistipitata 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 brevistipitata
Uvaria brevistipitata is native to Southeast Asia.
Uvaria brevistipitata FAQ
What are the medicinal uses of Uvaria brevistipitata?
Uvaria brevistipitata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.
What is the habitat of Uvaria brevistipitata?
Uvaria brevistipitata is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa.
What is the growth habit of Uvaria brevistipitata?
Uvaria brevistipitata 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,