Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
411854

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Fontella

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 21: 329 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000411186

Common Names

  • Tassadia ovalifolia
  • Oval-leaved Tassadia
  • Oval-leaved Waxflower

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Synonyms

  • Glaziostelma ovalifolium E.Fourn. [unknown]

Description

Tassadia ovalifolia (also called Tassadia ovalifolia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and wet meadows. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a hairy surface.

Uses & Benefits

Tassadia ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Tassadia ovalifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light-green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tassadia ovalifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Tassadia ovalifolia

Tassadia ovalifolia is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and parts of Africa.

Tassadia ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tassadia ovalifolia?

Tassadia ovalifolia

What is the common name of Tassadia ovalifolia?

Ovalifolia

Where is Tassadia ovalifolia found?

It is found in the Philippines

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2438133: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.