Status:
valid
Authors:
Verdc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 518 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066146
Common Names
- Uvariodendron kirkii
- Kirk's Uvariodendron
- Kirk's Wild Banana
Description
Uvariodendron kirkii (also called Kirk's 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 kirkii is used as a source of timber for construction, furniture, and firewood. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Uvariodendron kirkii are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uvariodendron kirkii is a tropical shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of climates and soils. It requires full sun to partial shade and moderate to regular watering. Propagation is done by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Uvariodendron kirkii
Uvariodendron kirkii 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,