Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vietnamensis
ID:
418515

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meade

Source:
ksu

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 27: 18 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417847



Common Names

  • Uvaria vietnamensis
  • Vietnamese Uvaria
  • Vietnamese Uvaria Fruit


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Description

Uvaria vietnamensis (also called Vietnam Uvaria, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of Vietnam and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria vietnamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria vietnamensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria vietnamensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to Vietnam. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun or partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Uvaria vietnamensis

Uvaria vietnamensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Uvaria vietnamensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Uvaria vietnamensis?

Uvaria vietnamensis prefers temperatures between 18-22°C.

What type of soil does Uvaria vietnamensis need?

Uvaria vietnamensis prefers a soil with good drainage and a pH between 6.5 and 7.5.

How much light does Uvaria vietnamensis need?

Uvaria vietnamensis prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Conor V. Meade: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meade' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439124-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.