Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capuronii
ID:
1066727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keraudren

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 115 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066065



Common Names

  • Uvaria capuronii
  • Capuron's Uvaria
  • Capuronii Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria capuronii (also called Capuron's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is found in evergreen or semi-deciduous forests, as well as in secondary forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria capuronii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Uvaria capuronii are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and oblong. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria capuronii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Uvaria capuronii

Uvaria capuronii is native to Central Africa and can be found in the Congo Basin.

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

Monique Keraudren (1928-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keraudren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75605-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.