Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerascens
ID:
745623

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) L.L.Zhou, Y.C.F.Su & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 7: 255 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744956



Common Names

  • Uvaria cinerascens
  • Cinerascens Uvaria
  • Cinerascens Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria cinerascens (also called Cinerescent Uvaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria cinerascens is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria cinerascens is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation by cuttings is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Uvaria cinerascens

Uvaria cinerascens is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Uvaria cinerascens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria cinerascens?

Uvaria cinerascens

What is the common name of Uvaria cinerascens?

Ashen uvaria

What is the natural habitat of Uvaria cinerascens?

It is found in lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Yvonne C.F. Su: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.F.Su' in the authors string.
Linlin Zhou (b.2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.L.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101189-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.