Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tortilis
ID:
416826

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev. ex Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 1: 49 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416158



Common Names

  • Uvaria tortilis
  • Twisted Uvaria
  • Twisted Uvaria Tree


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Description

Uvaria tortilis (also called 'Twisted Uvaria', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring. It grows in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria tortilis is used for its edible fruits and leaves, which are eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria tortilis is yellow and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria tortilis is a tropical plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in a moist soil mixture. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a moist soil mixture and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Uvaria tortilis

Uvaria tortilis is native to India and is found in the moist forests of the region.

Uvaria tortilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria tortilis?

Uvaria tortilis

What is the common name of Uvaria tortilis?

Tortilis Uvaria

What is the habitat of Uvaria tortilis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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,

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