Annonaceae FAMILY

Uvaria narum

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

2/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Uvaria narum is a large, woody, climbing shrub. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of an essential oil.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeE. Asia - southern India, Sri Lanka.

HabitatForests at elevations up to 1,200 metres[ 387 Title Economic Products of India. Volume 1. Publication Author Watt. G. Publisher Government of India: Calcutta. Year 1883 ISBN Description Although over 100 years old, it still contains a wealth of information on useful plants. Many of the botanical names have been changed since then, so you have to check for up to date names. The book can be downloaded from the Internet. , 506 Title The Flora of British India. (in 7 volumes) Publication Author Hooker J.D. Website http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org Publisher L.Reeve & Co.; London Year 1872 - 1897 ISBN Description Rather dated, but has some information on plant uses. It can be downloaded from the Internet. ].