Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) L.L.Zhou, Y.C.F.Su & R.M.K.Saunders
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 163: 39 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000745991
Common Names
- Uvaria Uhrii
- Uhri's Uvaria
- Uhrii Uvaria
Description
Uvaria uhrii (also called Uhri's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests and along roadsides. Its leaves are elliptic and its flowers are yellow-green.
Uses & Benefits
Uvariopsis lovettiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uvaria uhrii has white flowers with yellowish-green veins and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvaria uhrii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Uvaria uhrii
Uvaria uhrii is native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. It can be found in tropical rainforests and in areas of secondary forest.
Uvaria uhrii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria uhrii?
Uvaria uhrii
What is the common name of Uvaria uhrii?
Uhri's Uvaria
What is the family of Uvaria uhrii?
Annonaceae
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
Yvonne C.F. Su: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.C.F.Su' in the authors string.