Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
417107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl ex DC.) Hook.f. & Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 211 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416439

Common Names

  • Uvaria ovata
  • Ovate Uvaria
  • Ovate Wild Mangosteen

Searching for Uvaria ovata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Uvaria ovata (also called Ovata 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 ovata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Uvaria ovata sub. afzeliana (DC.) Keay
Uvaria ovata sub. ovata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uvaria ovata 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.

Searching for Uvaria ovata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria ovata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Uvaria ovata

Uvaria ovata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Uvaria ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria ovata?

Uvaria ovata

What is the common name of Uvaria ovata?

Tropical Uvaria

What is the family of Uvaria ovata?

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

IPNI record: 60456774-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001066488
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-1602647: Originally associated with wfo-0001066488
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-1602647: Originally associated with wfo-0001066488
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60456774-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.