Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
417152

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 103 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416484

Common Names

  • Uvaria micrantha
  • Small-flowered Uvaria
  • Small-flowered Wild Mangosteen

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Description

Uvaria micrantha (also called Small-flowered Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria micrantha is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold and cough. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria micrantha is a small white flower. The seed is a small, black, three-angled seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria micrantha can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants prefer partial shade and should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Uvaria micrantha

Uvaria micrantha is native to tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Uvaria micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria micrantha?

Uvaria micrantha

What is the common name of Uvaria micrantha?

Micranthous Uvaria

What type of plant is Uvaria micrantha?

Uvaria micrantha is a shrub

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Thomson (1817-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thomson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75821-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.