Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clementis
ID:
750932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Attan., I.M.Turner & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
cmp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Novon 21: 166 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750265



Common Names

  • Uvaria Clementis
  • Clement's Uvaria
  • Clement's Wild Banana


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Description

Uvaria clementis (also called 'Clement's Uvaria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has yellow flowers and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria clementis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Uvaria clementis are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria clementis is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Uvaria clementis

Uvaria clementis is native to India. It can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, and West Bengal. It is found in moist woodlands at elevations of 500-1,000 m.

Uvaria clementis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria clementis?

Uvaria clementis

What is the family of Uvaria clementis?

Annonaceae

Where is Uvaria clementis native to?

Thailand

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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Ian Mark Turner (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Turner' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
A.M.Achala S. Attanayake: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Attan.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77116621-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.