Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
johannis
ID:
416985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 73(Suppl.): 2 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000416317

Common Names

  • Uvaria johannis
  • Johann's Uvaria
  • Johann's Uvarian

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Description

Uvaria johannis (also called Johann's Uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has an upright, spreading growth habit with green stems and leaves that are covered with small, white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria johannis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria johannis is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, three-lobed capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria johannis is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist soils. It is propagated by seed and division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in moist soil.

Where to Find Uvaria johannis

Uvaria johannis can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia, including India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Uvaria johannis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria johannis?

Uvaria johannis

What is the common name of Uvaria johannis?

Johann's Uvaria

What is the natural habitat of Uvaria johannis?

It is found in tropical rainforests of West Africa

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,

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