Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria)
Uvaria grandiflora branch with red flower sitting atop light green leafy stems
Botanical names: Uvaria grandiflora, Unona grandiflora, Uva grandiflora, Uvaria cardinalis, Uvaria flava, Uvaria platypetala, Uvaria purpurea, Uvaria rubra
Common name: Large-flowered Uvaria
Family: Annonaceae
Origin: Thailand
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-10
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicineA truly very rare plant in cultivation anywhere. Medium size tree with unusual flowers 4-5" wide with dark red petals that turn yellow towards daisy-like center. Has large ornamental leathery leaves. Compact shape. Drought tolerant. This plant is easy to grow in container, it starts blooming in young age, when it is about 2-3 ft tall. Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. Prefers full sun but can tolerate light shade.
The fruits are aromatic, eaten raw or preserved.
Similar plants: Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria)
Uvaria grandiflora red flower with pointed petals nestled among wide green leaves
Uvaria grandiflora flower with deep red petals and a golden central core.
Uvaria grandiflora red yellow flower hanging amid broad green oval shaped leaves
Uvaria grandiflora flower with pointed red and yellow petals near textured green leaves.
Uvaria grandiflora red flower with central yellow disk and green textured leaves.
Uvaria grandiflora red yellow flower with textured center and wide green leaves
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) with a red flower and hanging orange fruit among leaves.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) flower with pale yellow petals and a textured dark center on branch
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) cluster of small green fruit segments hanging from a branch
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) orange fruit segments clustered tightly on a climbing vine structure
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) with a distinct red flower and dark central disc.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) flower with long red petals and a distinct textured center.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) flower center with a distinct brown textured surface and sticky resin.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) brown round fruit with a shiny golden orange center area.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) with six vibrant red petals surrounding a pale cream center.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) flower with red, yellow petals and central textured orange disc.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) shows a central textured core with radiating pointed red yellow petals
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) with a prominent textured center and colorful red yellow petals.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) petals surround a textured brown center with sticky golden resin.
Uvaria grandiflora (Large-flowered Uvaria) with yellow to deep red petals and textured center.
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