Status:
valid
Authors:
(Jessup) 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-0000745993
Common Names
- Uvaria Unguiculata
- Unguiculata Uvaria
- Unguiculate Uvaria
Description
Uvaria unguiculata (also called Clawed Uvaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8m 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
Veronica lanisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Uvaria unguiculata 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 unguiculata is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia and requires warm temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Division should be done in the spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Uvaria unguiculata
Uvaria unguiculata is native to Central and South America. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and scrublands.
Uvaria unguiculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uvaria unguiculata?
Uvaria unguiculata
What is the common name of Uvaria unguiculata?
Nailed Uvaria
What is the family of Uvaria unguiculata?
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.