Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
busgenii
ID:
416594

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Unwin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
W. Afr. Forests : 263, 427 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415926



Common Names

  • Uvaria busgenii
  • Busgen's Uvaria
  • Busgen's Uvaria Fruit


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Description

Uvaria busgenii (also called 'Busgen's 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 busgenii 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 busgenii 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 busgenii 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 busgenii

Uvaria busgenii is native to Southeast Asia.

Uvaria busgenii FAQ

What are the medicinal uses of Uvaria busgenii?

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

What is the habitat of Uvaria busgenii?

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

What is the growth habit of Uvaria busgenii?

Uvaria busgenii 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,

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