Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comperei
ID:
416517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Le Thomas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 8: 244 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000415849



Common Names

  • Compere's Uvaria
  • Compere's Uvaria Fruit
  • Uvaria Comperei


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Description

Uvaria comperei (also called Compere's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree growing to 5 m tall, with alternate, ovate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria comperei is used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are eaten raw or cooked. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria comperei 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 comperei is a tropical perennial shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Uvaria comperei

Uvaria comperei is native to Africa, and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is often found in moist forests, along rivers, and in other wet areas.

Uvaria comperei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria comperei?

Uvaria comperei

What is the common name of Uvaria comperei?

Compere's Uvaria

What is the family of Uvaria comperei?

Annonaceae

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

Annick Le Thomas (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Thomas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75623-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.