Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabra
ID:
417065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Span.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 162 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416397



Common Names

  • Glabra Uvaria
  • Uvaria Glabra
  • Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria glabra (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 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 sweet taste.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria glabra 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 glabra has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria glabra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Uvaria glabra

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

Uvaria glabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria glabra?

Uvaria glabra

What is the common name of Uvaria glabra?

Smooth Uvaria

What is the natural habitat of Uvaria glabra?

Uvaria glabra is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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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