Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Species:
ovatum
ID:
653031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) S.F.Blake

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 16: 365 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000652363

Common Names

  • Disterigma Ovatum
  • String of Hearts
  • Heart Plant

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Synonyms

  • Vacciniopsis ovata Rusby [valid]
  • Thibaudia vitis-idaea Griseb. [valid]

Description

Disterigma ovatum (also called Ovoid Disterigma, among many other common names) is a species of epiphytic plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to South Africa and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Disterigma ovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Disterigma ovatum has white flowers with yellow anthers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with ovate leaves and a long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Disterigma ovatum is a slow-growing, succulent plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or offsets. It prefers a well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade. Water only when the soil is dry and fertilize lightly once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Disterigma ovatum

Disterigma ovatum can be found in Angola, Namibia, and South Africa.

Disterigma ovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Disterigma ovatum?

Disterigma ovatum

What type of plant is Disterigma ovatum?

Disterigma ovatum is a shrub

Where does Disterigma ovatum grow?

Disterigma ovatum grows in Central and South America

Species in the Disterigma genus

Disterigma acuminatum, Disterigma cryptocalyx, Disterigma agathosmoides, Disterigma alaternoides, Disterigma appendiculatum, Disterigma baguense, Disterigma balslevii, Disterigma bocatorense, Disterigma bracteatum, Disterigma campanulatum, Disterigma campii, Disterigma chocoanum, Disterigma codonanthum, Disterigma cryptocalyx, Disterigma cuspidatum, Disterigma dissimile, Disterigma dumontii, Disterigma ecuadorense, Disterigma elassanthum, Disterigma empetrifolium, Disterigma fortunense, Disterigma hammelii, Disterigma hiatum, Disterigma humboldtii, Disterigma leucanthum, Disterigma luteynii, Disterigma micranthum, Disterigma microphyllum, Disterigma noyesiae, Disterigma ollacheum, Disterigma ovatum, Disterigma pallidum, Disterigma panamense, Disterigma parallelinerve, Disterigma pentandrum, Disterigma pernettyoides, Disterigma pilosum, Disterigma pseudokillipiella, Disterigma rimbachii, Disterigma staphelioides, Disterigma stereophyllum, Disterigma synanthum, Disterigma terniflorum, Disterigma trimerum, Disterigma ulei, Disterigma utleyorum, Disterigma verruculatum, Disterigma weberbaueri,

Species in the Ericaceae family

References

Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.