Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f. & Thomson) King
Source:
cmp
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 61: 22 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416383
Common Names
- Excelsa Uvaria
- Uvaria Excelsa
- Uvaria
Description
Uvaria excelsa (also called Wild Apricot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka. It is a medium-sized tree, typically growing to 20–30 m tall. It has a single trunk with a dense, rounded crown of dark green leaves. The bark is grey-brown and smooth, with a sweet taste.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria excelsa is used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uvaria excelsa has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria excelsa is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Uvaria excelsa
Uvaria excelsa is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Uvaria excelsa FAQ
What are the common uses of Uvaria excelsa?
Uvaria excelsa is commonly used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
What is the growth habit of Uvaria excelsa?
Uvaria excelsa is a small shrub with a spreading habit and can grow up to 2 meters in height.
What is the flowering season of Uvaria excelsa?
Uvaria excelsa flowers during the months of April to July.
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,