Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
suavis
ID:
1335753

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Y.Wong & P.C.Boyce

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 91(Suppl.): 163 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348207

Common Names

  • Ooia suavis
  • Suavis Ooia
  • Suavis Ooia

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Description

Ooia suavis (also called Sweet Ooia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Central America and the Caribbean, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and evergreen forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ooia suavis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ooia suavis has small, white flowers with 3-5 petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ooia suavis is a perennial shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated through seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ooia suavis

Ooia suavis can be found in the arid regions of Western Australia and South Australia.

Ooia suavis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ooia suavis?

Ooia suavis

What is the common name of Ooia suavis?

Sweet Ooia

What is the natural habitat of Ooia suavis?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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

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:77160966-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.