Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 596 (1955 publ. 1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066152
Common Names
- Uvariodendron anisatum
- Anise Uvariodendron
- African Laurel
Description
Uvariodendron anisatum (also called Anise Uvariodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola and south to Mozambique. It is found in lowland rainforest, often in disturbed areas, at elevations up to 1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Uvariodendron anisatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Uvariodendron anisatum are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvariodendron anisatum is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Uvariodendron anisatum
Uvaria anisatum is native to tropical Africa, from Guinea to Angola.
Species in the Uvariodendron genus
Uvariodendron occidentale,
Uvariodendron molundense,
Uvariodendron angustifolium,
Uvariodendron occidentalis,
Uvariodendron gorgonis,
Uvariodendron magnificum,
Uvariodendron kirkii,
Uvariodendron connivens,
Uvariodendron pycnophyllum,
Uvariodendron fuscum,
Uvariodendron calophyllum,
Uvariodendron usambarense,
Uvariodendron anisatum,
Uvariodendron mbagoi,
Uvariodendron dzomboense,
Uvariodendron schmidtii,
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,