Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lungonyana
ID:
1250341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 133: 59 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249679



Common Names

  • Uvaria Lungonyana
  • Lungonyana Uvaria
  • Lungonyana Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria lungonyana (also called Uvaria lungonyana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria lungonyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uvaria lungonyana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria lungonyana is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be 4 to 6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a moist medium such as perlite or vermiculite and keep in a warm, humid environment until roots form.

Where to Find Uvaria lungonyana

Uvaria lungonyana is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uvaria lungonyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria lungonyana?

Uvaria lungonyana

What is the common name of Uvaria lungonyana?

Lungonya Uvaria

What is the family of Uvaria lungonyana?

Annonaceae

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

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75791-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.