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Uvaria

Genus of plants in the Annonaceae family

Uvaria is a genus of flowering plants in the family Annonaceae. The generic name uvaria is derived from the Latin uva meaning grape, likely because the edible fruit of some species in the genus resemble grapes.

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Species are distributed throughout the Old World tropics.[3] This large genus had about 150 species,[3] and recent molecular analyses have revealed that several smaller genera belong within Uvaria, increasing its size.[4] 171 species are currently accepted.[2]

These are climbing shrubs or small trees. The flowers are borne singly, in pairs, or in small clusters. There are six petals in two whorls and many stamens.[3]

Selected species

Uvaria grandiflora in Singapore
Uvaria ovata, native to West Africa.
Main article: List of Uvaria species

There are 171 accepted Uvaria species as of June 2024, according to Plants of the World Online.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) (1996-09-17). "Genus: Uvaria L." Taxonomy for Plants. USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program, National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. Retrieved 2008-04-19.
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    "Uvaria L." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
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    Uvaria. Flora of China.
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    LinLin, Z., Su, Y. C. F., & Saunders, R. M. K. (2009). Molecular phylogenetic support for a broader delimitation of Uvaria (Annonaceae), inclusive of Anomianthus, Cyathostemma, Ellipeia, Ellipeiopsis and Rauwenhoffia. Systematics and Biodiversity, 7(3), 249-258.
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    Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN). "GRIN Species Records of Uvaria". Taxonomy for Plants. USDA, ARS, National Genetic Resources Program, National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland. Retrieved 2010-11-20.
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    "Uvaria L." Plants of the World Online. The Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. n.d. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
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  • Data related to Uvaria at Wikispecies
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