Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
417052

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Robson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 32: 152 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416384

Common Names

  • Gracilipes Uvaria
  • Uvaria Gracilipes
  • Uvaria

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Description

Uvaria gracilipes (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 gracilipes 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 gracilipes has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria gracilipes is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Uvaria gracilipes

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

Uvaria gracilipes FAQ

What are the common uses of Uvaria gracilipes?

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

What is the growth habit of Uvaria gracilipes?

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

What is the flowering season of Uvaria gracilipes?

Uvaria gracilipes 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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