Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
917074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 51: 254 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916409

Common Names

  • Apoballis ovata
  • Ovata Apoballis
  • Ovata Rubiaceae

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Description

Apoballis ovata (also called Ovate Apoballis, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Apoballis ovata is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Apoballis ovata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers that are held in a small, upright inflorescence. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Apoballis ovata is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, well-lit area.

Where to Find Apoballis ovata

Apoballis ovata can be found in the lowland forests of Malaysia.

Apoballis ovata FAQ

What is the common name of Apoballis ovata?

Ovata Apoballis

What is the natural habitat of Apoballis ovata?

Tropical and subtropical forests

What is the average height of Apoballis ovata?

2-3 meters

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
Sin Yeng Wong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Y.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105676-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.