Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 98 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416196
Common Names
- Sphenocarpa Uvaria
- Uvaria Sphenocarpa
- Sphenocarp Uvaria
Description
Uvaria sphenocarpa (also called Sphenocarp 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 sphenocarpa 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
Uvaria sphenocarpa has white or yellowish flowers with a five-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria sphenocarpa 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 sphenocarpa
Uvaria sphenocarpa can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Uvaria sphenocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria sphenocarpa?
Uvaria sphenocarpa
Where is Uvaria sphenocarpa found?
Uvaria sphenocarpa is found in tropical regions of Africa and Asia.
What is the growth habit of Uvaria sphenocarpa?
Uvaria sphenocarpa 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,