Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Species:
ovata
ID:
600552

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 444 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599884

Common Names

  • Charpentiera ovata
  • Ovate Charpentiera
  • Ovate False Sarsaparilla

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Synonyms

  • Chamissoa ovata Endl. ex Moq. [unknown]

Description

Charpentiera ovata (also called 'Ovate Charpentiera', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown and a smooth, grey bark. It is native to Australia and is found in lowland forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Charpentiera ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and fragrant white flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Charpentiera ovata is yellow and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Charpentiera ovata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.

Where to Find Charpentiera ovata

Charpentiera ovata is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Charpentiera ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Charpentiera ovata?

Charpentiera ovata

What is the family of Charpentiera ovata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Charpentiera ovata?

Ovate Charpentiera

Species in the Amaranthaceae family

Achyranthes arborescens, Achyranthes aspera, Achyranthes bidentata, Achyranthes diandra, Achyranthes fasciculata, Achyranthes mangarevica, Achyranthes marchionica, Achyranthes margaretarum, Achyranthes mutica, Achyranthes splendens, Achyranthes talbotii, Achyranthes shahii, Achyropsis avicularis, Achyropsis filifolia, Achyropsis fruticulosa, Achyropsis gracilis, Achyropsis laniceps, Achyropsis leptostachya, Acroglochin obtusifolia, Acroglochin persicarioides, Aerva artemisioides, Aerva caudata, Aerva congesta, Aerva coriacea, Aerva edulis, Aerva glabrata, Aerva humbertii, Aerva javanica, Aerva lanata, Aerva leucura, Aerva madagassica, Aerva microphylla, Aerva monsonia, Aerva radicans, Aerva revoluta, Aerva sanguinolenta, Aerva timorensis, Aerva triangularifolia, Aerva villosa, Aerva wightii, Agathophora alopecuroides, Agriophyllum lateriflorum, Agriophyllum latifolium, Agriophyllum minus, Agriophyllum montasirii, Agriophyllum paletzkianum, Agriophyllum squarrosum, Allenrolfea occidentalis, Allenrolfea patagonica, Allenrolfea vaginata,

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