Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pierrei
ID:
416881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Finet & Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Bot. France 4: 72 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416213



Common Names

  • Pierrei Uvaria
  • Uvaria Pierrei
  • Pierre Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria pierrei (also called Pierre's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Annonaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10m tall. It is native to India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria pierrei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and to make a medicinal oil that is used to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria pierrei is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria pierrei is a tropical plant that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Uvaria pierrei

Uvaria pierrei can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Uvaria pierrei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria pierrei?

Uvaria pierrei

Where is Uvaria pierrei found?

Uvaria pierrei is found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

What is the growth habit of Uvaria pierrei?

Uvaria pierrei is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 3-5 m.

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Achille Eugène Finet (1863-1913): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Finet' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75888-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.