Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
commersoniana
ID:
416538

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 8: 346 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415870



Common Names

  • Uvaria commersoniana
  • Commerson's Uvaria
  • Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria commersoniana (also called 'Commerson's 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 commersoniana 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 commersoniana 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 commersoniana 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 commersoniana

Uvaria commersoniana 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 commersoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria commersoniana?

Uvaria commersoniana

What is the family of Uvaria commersoniana?

Annonaceae

What is the native range of Uvaria commersoniana?

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,

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