Viviania ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Geraniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
423016
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 677 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422348
Common Names
- Viviania ovata
- Ovate Viviania
- Egg-shaped Viviania
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- Viviania viridis Phil. ex Reiche & Johow [unknown]
- Viviania bernalesii Phil. [unknown]
Description
Viviania ovata (also called Ovata, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Viviania ovata is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Viviania ovata has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Viviania ovata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Viviania ovata
Viviania ovata is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and meadows.
Viviania ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Viviania ovata?
Viviania ovata
What type of plant is Viviania ovata?
Herb
Where is Viviania ovata native to?
Mexico
Species in the Viviania genus
Species in the Francoaceae family
Balbisia calycina, Balbisia aphanifolia, Balbisia gracilis, Balbisia integrifolia, Balbisia meyeniana, Balbisia microphylla, Balbisia miniata, Balbisia peduncularis, Balbisia stitchkinii, Balbisia verticillata, Balbisia calycina, Bersama abyssinica, Bersama lucens, Bersama palustris, Bersama swinnyi, Bersama swynnertonii, Bersama tysoniana, Bersama yangambiensis, Francoa appendiculata, Greyia flanaganii, Greyia radlkoferi, Greyia sutherlandii, Melianthus comosus, Melianthus dregeanus, Melianthus major, Melianthus pectinatus, Melianthus villosus, Melianthus elongatus, Rhynchotheca spinosa, Viviania linostigma, Viviania ovata, Viviania tenuicaulis, Viviania elegans, Viviania marifolia,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2457845: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.