Status:
valid
Authors:
Jack
Source:
cmp
Year:
1820
Citation Micro:
Malayan Misc. 1(5): 46 (1820)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416336
Common Names
- Uvaria hirsuta
- Hirsute Uvaria
- Hirsuta Uvaria
Synonyms
- Cananga odorata velutina (Blume) Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
Description
Uvaria hirsuta (also called Hairy Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to India and is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uvaria hirsuta has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria hirsuta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist, well-draining soil. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Uvaria hirsuta
Uvaria hirsuta can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Uvaria hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria hirsuta?
Uvaria hirsuta
What is the common name of Uvaria hirsuta?
Hirsute Uvaria
What is the natural habitat of Uvaria hirsuta?
It is found in tropical rainforests of 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,