Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smithii
ID:
416898

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 6: 27 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416230



Common Names

  • Smithii Uvaria
  • Uvaria Smithii
  • Smithi Uvaria


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Description

Uvaria smithii (also called Smith's 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 smithii 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

Uvaria smithii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria smithii 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 smithii

Uvaria smithii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Uvaria smithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria smithii?

Uvaria smithii

What is the family of Uvaria smithii?

Annonaceae

What is the habitat of Uvaria smithii?

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,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:75936-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.