Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cornuana
ID:
1066677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & Diels

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 6: 15 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066015



Common Names

  • Uvaria cornuana
  • Cornuana Uvaria
  • Horned Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria cornuana (also called Cornu's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is native to Cameroon, Gabon, and Equatorial Guinea. It grows in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria cornuana is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of malaria, fever, and other ailments. It is also used as a food source and for its timber, which is used for construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uvaria cornuana has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria cornuana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination, which usually takes 2-3 weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Uvaria cornuana

Uvaria cornuana is native to tropical West Africa, particularly in Cameroon and Gabon. It can be found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest.

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75633-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.