Uapaca is a genus of plant, in the family Phyllanthaceae first described as a genus in 1858. It is the only genus comprised in the tribe Uapaceae. The genus is native to Africa and Madagascar. Uapaca is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. species formerly included moved Drypetes Uapaca griffithii - Drypetes riseleyi References Flora of Africa Phyllanthaceae Phyllanthaceae genera Taxa named by Henri Ernest Baillon Dioecious plants