Status:
valid
Authors:
Backer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
Blumea 5: 491 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416238
Common Names
- Schizocalyx Uvaria
- Uvaria Schizocalyx
- Schizocaly Uvaria
Description
Uvaria schizocalyx (also called Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to India and is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 4 m in height. It has oblong-lanceolate leaves and yellowish-white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Uvaria schizocalyx has been used for its timber, which is used in making furniture, boats, and other items. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uvaria schizocalyx is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria schizocalyx can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist rooting medium. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Uvaria schizocalyx
Uvaria schizocalyx is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Cavite, and Rizal.
Uvaria schizocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria schizocalyx?
Uvaria schizocalyx
What is the family of Uvaria schizocalyx?
Annonaceae
What is the habitat of Uvaria schizocalyx?
Tropical rainforests
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,