Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rovumae
ID:
1329297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deroin & Lötter

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 35: 228 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341751

Common Names

  • Uvaria rovumae
  • Rovumae Uvaria
  • Rovumae

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Description

Uvaria rovumae (also called Rovuma's uvaria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small shrub with a single stem and a few branches, reaching a height of up to 1 m. It is native to Tanzania, and it is found in moist habitats, such as tropical forests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Uvaria rovumae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uvaria rovumae is a yellow-green color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvaria rovumae is a shrub native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Uvaria rovumae

Uvaria rovumae is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Palawan and Mindoro.

Uvaria rovumae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uvaria rovumae?

Uvaria rovumae

What is the common name of Uvaria rovumae?

Rovuma's Uvaria

What is the natural habitat of Uvaria rovumae?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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,

References

Thierry Deroin (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deroin' in the authors string.
Mervyn C. Lötter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lötter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77145735-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.