Status:
valid
Authors:
Wiggins & Rollins
Source:
wcs
Year:
1943
Citation Micro:
Contr. Dudley Herb. 3: 271 (1943)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000757249
Common Names
- Obovata Adelia
- Obovata's Adelia
- Obovata Daisy
Description
Adelia obovata (also called 'Oval-Leaved Adelia', among many other common names) is a flowering plant of the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical rainforests. It has a woody stem that can reach up to 10 m in height and has oval-shaped leaves. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small and round.
Uses & Benefits
Adelia obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a flavoring agent in cooking.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adelia obovata has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adelia obovata is a perennial that is native to tropical Asia. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or from seed. Plant the rhizomes in spring for summer blooms.
Where to Find Adelia obovata
Adelia obovata can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
Adelia obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adelia obovata?
Adelia obovata
What are the common names of Adelia obovata?
Oval-leaf Adelia
What is the native range of Adelia obovata?
South America
Species in the Adelia genus
Adelia brandegeei,
Adelia cinerea,
Adelia barbinervis,
Adelia membranifolia,
Adelia oaxacana,
Adelia obovata,
Adelia panamensis,
Adelia ricinella,
Adelia triloba,
Adelia vaseyi,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,