Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
furfuracea
ID:
417031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 1: 79 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416363

Common Names

  • Uvaria furfuracea
  • Furfuraceous Uvaria
  • Furfuracea Uvaria

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Synonyms

  • Uvaria furfuracea Baill. [unknown]
  • Houdetota volubilis Dup.-Th. [unknown]

Description

Uvaria furfuracea (also called Bitter-bark, 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 small to medium-sized tree, typically growing to 10–15 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 bitter taste.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria furfuracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Uvaria furfuracea are small, yellowish-white, and fragrant. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long with small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria furfuracea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist soils. It is propagated by seed and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Uvaria furfuracea

Uvaria furfuracea is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Uvaria furfuracea FAQ

What are the common uses of Uvaria furfuracea?

Uvaria furfuracea is commonly used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

What is the growth habit of Uvaria furfuracea?

Uvaria furfuracea is a small shrub with a spreading habit and can grow up to 2 meters in height.

What is the flowering season of Uvaria furfuracea?

Uvaria furfuracea 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,

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