Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nicobarica
ID:
417075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Raizada & K.C.Sahni

Source:
ksu

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 87: 101 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416407



Common Names

  • Nicobarica Uvaria
  • Uvaria Nicobarica
  • Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria nicobarica (also called Nicobar Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing to a height of 4–5 m. It is native to India, Myanmar, Thailand, and the Nicobar Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria nicobarica 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 nicobarica has white or yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria nicobarica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Uvaria nicobarica

Uvaria nicobarica can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Uvaria nicobarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria nicobarica?

Uvaria nicobarica

What is the common name of Uvaria nicobarica?

Nicobar Uvaria

What is the natural habitat of Uvaria nicobarica?

Uvaria nicobarica is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

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

Mukat Behari Raizada (1907-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raizada' in the authors string.
Birbal Sahni (1891-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75852-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.