Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chamae
ID:
416540

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Beauv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1816

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 43 (1816)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415872



Common Names

  • Uvaria chamae
  • Chamae Uvaria
  • Uvaria


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Synonyms

  • Unona macrocarpa DC. [unknown]
  • Uvaria macrocarpa (DC.) Hook.f. & Benth. [unknown]
  • Unona macrocarpa Vahl ex Dunal [deprecated]

Description

Uvaria chamae (also called 'Dwarf Uvaria', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria chamae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria chamae is white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria chamae is a deciduous vine that can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers and can be pruned to maintain a desired size.

Where to Find Uvaria chamae

Uvaria chamae is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found in secondary forests.

Uvaria chamae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria chamae?

Uvaria chamae

What is the family of Uvaria chamae?

Annonaceae

What is the native range of Uvaria chamae?

India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75615-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.