Uvaria welwitschii
Uvaria welwitschii · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Uvaria welwitschii, is a remarkable medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Belonging to the Annonaceae family, this species is valued for its diverse bioactive compounds. Traditional practitioners utilize its various parts to treat ailments, offering significant potential for modern pharmacological research and natural therapeutic development.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Root
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uvaria welwitschiiDistribution
This plant exhibits a broad presence across several regions of the African continent. In West-Central Tropical Africa, its distribution includes the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Moving toward East Tropical Africa, it can be found in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Additionally, the species extends into South Tropical Africa, specifically within Angola. Collectively, these locations highlight the diverse environmental range inhabited by Uvaria welwitschii.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya |
| East Tropical Africa | Tanzania |
| East Tropical Africa | Uganda |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola |
| South Tropical Africa | Zambia |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Uvaria welwitschii is characterized by a woody growth form, typically manifesting as a shrub or a liana. As an obligatory climber, it utilizes its woody stems to ascend, reaching an average plant height of approximately 8 meters. The plant is strictly terrestrial in its ecological habit, functioning as an independent organism rather than a parasite or an epiphyte.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Climber :
- liana
- Climber :
- obligatory
- Epiphyte :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Plant height mean:
- 8 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Uvaria welwitschii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include root.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Root | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Root
- Journal of natural medicines
Preparations
Uvaria welwitschii has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include chloroform extract of the roots.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Chloroform extract of the roots | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chloroform extract of the roots
- Journal of natural medicines