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
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.
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 Uvariopsis genus
Uvariopsis congensis,
Uvariopsis solheidii,
Uvariopsis noldeae,
Uvariopsis congolana,
Uvariopsis lovettiana,
Uvariopsis letestui,
Uvariopsis bisexualis,
Uvariopsis zenkeri,
Uvariopsis bakeriana,
Uvariopsis dioica,
Uvariopsis sessiliflora,
Uvariopsis globiflora,
Uvariopsis guineensis,
Uvariopsis korupensis,
Uvariopsis submontana,
Uvariopsis dicaprio,
Uvariopsis citrata,
Uvariopsis pedunculosa,
Uvariopsis etugeana,
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
Raoul Niangadouma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Niang.' in the authors string.