Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 32 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368188
Common Names
- Mertensia ovata
- Oval Mertensia
- Oval Oysterleaf
Description
Mertensia ovata (also called Bluebells, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that is native to North America. It grows in moist soils, in areas with full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Mertensia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a natural insect repellent.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Mertensia ovata var. caelestina (A.Nelson & Cockerell) Nazaire & L.Hufford
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mertensia ovata has small, blue flowers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mertensia ovata is a perennial plant that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early fall in a cold frame. Division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Mertensia ovata
Mertensia ovata is native to North America and can be found in moist, open woods and meadows.
Mertensia ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mertensia ovata?
Mertensia ovata
What are the common names of Mertensia ovata?
Common names include the Ovate mertensia, the Ovate mertensia, and the Ovate mertensia.
What are the uses of Mertensia ovata?
Mertensia ovata is used for medicinal purposes, as a food source, and for its ornamental value.
Species in the Mertensia genus
Mertensia stylosa,
Mertensia tweedyi,
Mertensia oreophila,
Mertensia ovata,
Mertensia maritima,
Mertensia rivularis,
Mertensia serrulata,
Mertensia pratensis,
Mertensia pterocarpa,
Mertensia coronata,
Mertensia sinica,
Mertensia franciscana,
Mertensia davurica,
Mertensia kamczatica,
Mertensia virginica,
Mertensia platyphylla,
Mertensia subcordata,
Mertensia umbratilis,
Mertensia arizonica,
Mertensia bakeri,
Mertensia bella,
Mertensia brevistyla,
Mertensia campanulata,
Mertensia ciliata,
Mertensia cusickii,
Mertensia humilis,
Mertensia lanceolata,
Mertensia longiflora,
Mertensia macdougalii,
Mertensia viridis,
Mertensia pallasii,
Mertensia sibirica,
Mertensia simplicissima,
Mertensia meyeriana,
Mertensia lineariloba,
Mertensia cynoglossoides,
Mertensia brachyloba,
Mertensia lateriflora,
Mertensia brachycalyx,
Mertensia nivalis,
Mertensia fendleri,
Mertensia nevadensis,
Mertensia cana,
Mertensia eastwoodiae,
Mertensia mexicana,
Mertensia dahurica,
Mertensia serrulata,
Mertensia grahamii,
Mertensia longipedunculata,
Mertensia parvifolia,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,