Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchra
ID:
416887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Louis ex Boutique

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 21: 100 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416219



Common Names

  • Pulchra Uvaria
  • Uvaria Pulchra
  • Pulchr Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria pulchra (also called Beautiful Uvaria, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical rainforests, and has long, narrow leaves with a distinct dark green color.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria pulchra 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 pulchra 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 pulchra is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Uvaria pulchra

Uvaria pulchra can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Uvaria pulchra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria pulchra?

Uvaria pulchra

Where is Uvaria pulchra found?

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

What is the growth habit of Uvaria pulchra?

Uvaria pulchra 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

Raymond Boutique (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boutique' in the authors string.
Jean Laurent Prosper Louis (1903-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Louis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75899-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.