Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
dioica
ID:
1066820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Robyns & Ghesq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Sci. Bruxelles, Sér. B 53: 321 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066158

Common Names

  • Uvariopsis dioica
  • Dioecious Uvariopsis
  • Dioecious Uvaria

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Description

Uvariopsis dioica (also called African wild banana, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Annonaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in the moist forests of the Congo Basin. It is a small herbaceous plant, growing up to 1.5 meters tall, with large, banana-like leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Uvariopsis dioica is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye and for making paper. The plant is also used in the production of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Uvariopsis dioica are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uvariopsis dioica is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Uvariopsis dioica

Uvariopsis dioica can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Jean Hector Paul Auguste Ghesquière (1888-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ghesq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:76038-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.