Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schefferi
ID:
745634

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.L.Zhou, Y.C.F.Su & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
cmp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 7: 255 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744967



Common Names

  • Uvaria schefferi
  • Scheffer's Uvaria
  • Scheffer's Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria schefferi (also called Scheffers Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small tree, reaching up to 10 meters in height, with yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria schefferi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, bronchitis, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria schefferi is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria schefferi is a shrub that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Uvaria schefferi

Uvaria schefferi can be found in India and Sri Lanka.

Uvaria schefferi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria schefferi?

Uvaria schefferi

What is the common name of Uvaria schefferi?

Scheffer's uvaria

What is the natural habitat of Uvaria schefferi?

It is found in lowland and montane forests in Southeast Asia

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

Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
Yvonne C.F. Su: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.F.Su' in the authors string.
Linlin Zhou (b.2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.L.Zhou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101198-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.