Uvaria griffithii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
745629
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.L.Zhou, Y.C.F.Su & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 7: 255 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744962
Common Names
- Uvaria griffithii
- Griffith's Uvaria
- Griffith's Uvaria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uvaria griffithii (also called Griffith's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria griffithii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uvaria griffithii is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uvaria griffithii is a shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Uvaria griffithii
Uvaria griffithii can be found in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Uvaria griffithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria griffithii?
Uvaria griffithii
What is the common name of Uvaria griffithii?
Griffith's uvaria
What is the natural habitat of Uvaria griffithii?
It is found in lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia
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
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Yvonne C.F. Su: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.F.Su' in the authors string.
Linlin Zhou (b.2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.L.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101193-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.