Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 11(2): 536 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941153
Common Names
- Obovata Algernonia
- Obovata Daisy
- Obovata Flower
Description
Algernonia obovata (also called 'Oval Algernonia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, thin stems with thin, leathery leaves and small, fragrant white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It grows in humid, tropical forests and prefers bright, indirect sunlight.
Uses & Benefits
Algernonia obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Algernonia obovata has small, white flowers with yellowish-green tips. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Algernonia obovata is an epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers to be grown in a medium that is well-draining and high in organic matter. Water regularly, allowing the medium to dry out between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Algernonia obovata
Algernonia obovata is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Species in the Algernonia genus
Algernonia riedelii,
Algernonia leandrii,
Algernonia kuhlmannii,
Algernonia dimitrii,
Algernonia bahiensis,
Algernonia amazonica,
Algernonia brasiliensis,
Algernonia gibbosa,
Algernonia glazioui,
Algernonia obovata,
Algernonia pardina,
Algernonia paulae,
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,