Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
1578924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buch.-Ham. ex Hook.f. & Thomson

Source:

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 96 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000041775

Common Names

  • Uvaria
  • Ferruginea
  • Uvaria Ferruginea

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Description

Uvaria ferruginea (also called Uvaria ferruginea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Uvaria ferruginea var. cherrevensis (Pierre ex Finet & Gagnep.) Meade & J.Parn.
Uvaria ferruginea var. ferruginea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uvaria ferruginea has white flowers, small, black seeds and seedlings with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria ferruginea is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be treated with a rooting hormone and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Uvaria ferruginea

Uvaria ferruginea is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests at elevations of 200–1,500 m.

Uvaria ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria ferruginea?

Uvaria ferruginea

What is the common name of Uvaria ferruginea?

Ferruginea

What is the natural habitat of Uvaria ferruginea?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Uvaria genus

Uvaria abdamanica, Uvaria comperei, Uvaria curtisii, Uvaria chinensis, Uvaria concava, Uvaria commersoniana, Uvaria chamae, Uvaria elliptifolia, Uvaria edulis, Uvaria doeringii, Uvaria cuanzensis, Uvaria dac, Uvaria dasychlamys, Uvaria caroli-afzelii, Uvaria angolensis, Uvaria argentea, Uvaria albertisii, Uvaria annickiae, Uvaria alba, Uvaria amplexicaulis, Uvaria baumannii, Uvaria cabindensis, Uvaria busgenii, Uvaria borneensis, Uvaria brazzavillensis, Uvaria brevistipitata, Uvaria timoriensis, Uvaria tortilis, Uvaria thomasii, Uvaria zschokkei, Uvaria zeylanica, Uvaria welwitschii, Uvaria verrucosa, Uvaria versicolor, Uvaria sphenocarpa, Uvaria rivularis, Uvaria poggei, Uvaria pierrei, Uvaria pulchra, Uvaria smithii, Uvaria schizocalyx, Uvaria scabrida, Uvaria schweinfurthii, Uvaria semecarpifolia, Uvaria klaineana, Uvaria johannis, Uvaria hirsuta, Uvaria lobbiana, Uvaria littoralis, Uvaria leptocladon,

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,