Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
korupensis
ID:
1248866

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gereau & Kenfack

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 22: 41 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001248204



Common Names

  • Uvariopsis
  • Korupensis
  • Uvariopsis


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Description

Uvariopsis korupensis (also called Korup uvariopsis, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Cameroon. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvariopsis korupensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as an edible plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uvariopsis korupensis has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvariopsis korupensis is a small, evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of West Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Cultivation is best done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The soil should be well-draining and slightly acidic, with a pH of 5.5-6.5.

Where to Find Uvariopsis korupensis

Uvariopsis korupensis can be found in Cameroon.

Uvariopsis korupensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvariopsis korupensis?

Uvariopsis korupensis

What is the common name of Uvariopsis korupensis?

Korup Uvariopsis

What is the natural habitat of Uvariopsis korupensis?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa

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

Roy Emile Gereau (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gereau' in the authors string.
David Kenfack (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kenfack' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015339-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.