Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
usambarense
ID:
1066813

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 10: 66 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066151



Common Names

  • Uvariodendron usambarense
  • Usambara Uvariodendron
  • African Laurel


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Description

Uvariodendron usambarense (also called Usambara 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 usambarense 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 usambarense are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvariodendron usambarense 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 usambarense

Uvariodendron usambarense is found in tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola.

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76032-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.