Uvaria ovata

Uvaria ovata

Native to:
Benin | Ghana | Guinea | Gulf of Guinea Is. | Ivory Coast | Laos | Liberia | Malaya | Myanmar | Sierra Leone | Togo | Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Annonaceae
Genus:
Uvaria
Species:
Uvaria ovata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree , Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
apr,may,jun
Bloom Colors:
purple, brown

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals
Fragrant:
Yes

Source: deepseek-v4-flash

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.

Source: deepseek-v4-flash