Diapensia obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
645299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nakai
Source:
cmp
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Trees Shrubs Japan : 194 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000644631
Common Names
- Diapensia obovata
- Oval Diapensia
- Oval Diapedium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Diapensia japonica J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
- Diapensia lapponica asiatica Herder [unknown]
- Diapensia lapponica obovata F.Schmidt [unknown]
- Diapensia lapponica obovata (F.Schmidt) Hultén [unknown]
- Diapensia lapponica rosea Hultén [unknown]
- Diapensia lapponica rosea P.J.Scott & R.T.Day [unknown]
- Diapensia lapponica lapponica [unknown]
Description
Diapensia obovata (also called 'Oval-leaved Diapensia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Arctic regions of Europe and Asia. It typically grows in rocky, open woods and thickets, often in sandy soils. It has small, ovate leaves that are covered in a silvery-gray down. It produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Diapensia obovata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Diapensia obovata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Diapensia obovata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil in the spring or early summer. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Diapensia obovata
Diapensia obovata can be found in the arctic regions of North America and Europe.
Diapensia obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Diapensia obovata?
Diapensia obovata
What is the common name of Diapensia obovata?
Oval-leaved Diapensia
What is the family of Diapensia obovata?
Diapensiaceae
Species in the Diapensia genus
Species in the Diapensiaceae family
Berneuxia thibetica, Diapensia himalaica, Diapensia lapponica, Diapensia obovata, Diapensia purpurea, Diapensia wardii, Galax urceolata, Pyxidanthera barbulata, Pyxidanthera brevifolia, Schizocodon soldanelloides, Schizocodon yunnanensis, Schizocodon ilicifolius, Shortia uniflora, Shortia sinensis, Shortia galacifolia, Shortia rotundifolia,
References
Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316121-1: Based on the initial data import