Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
citrata
ID:
1344209

Status:
valid

Authors:
Couvreur & Niang.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 68: 3 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001356663



Common Names

  • Uvariopsis citrata
  • Citrata Uvariopsis
  • Citrata False Mango


Searching for Uvariopsis citrata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Uvariopsis citrata (also called Citrus Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is found in Central and South America. This species has a woody, evergreen shrub with fragrant, yellow flowers and small, yellow-orange fruits. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

Uses & Benefits

Uvariopsis citrata is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uvariopsis citrata has white or pink flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

Searching for Uvariopsis citrata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Uvariopsis citrata is a shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and warm. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist and warm environment. The shrub prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Uvariopsis citrata

Uvariopsis citrata can be found in the tropical forests of South America.

Uvariopsis citrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvariopsis citrata?

Uvariopsis citrata

What is the common name of Uvariopsis citrata?

African Star Apple

What is the natural habitat of Uvariopsis citrata?

Tropical rainforest

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

Thomas Louis Peter Couvreur (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Couvreur' in the authors string.
Raoul Niangadouma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niang.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77156703-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.