Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
721277

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.C.Schmidt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 164 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720610

Common Names

  • Hernandia obovata
  • Oval-Leaf Hernandia
  • Oval-Leaf Sea Apple

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Description

Hernandia obovata (also called Hernandia sonora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Hernandiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil. It typically grows in coastal areas, in mangrove swamps, and in other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hernandia obovata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it a low maintenance plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin ailments and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hernandia obovata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hernandia obovata is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Hernandia obovata

Hernandia obovata is found in the tropical Pacific and Indian Oceans.

Hernandia obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hernandia obovata?

Hernandia obovata

What is the common name of Hernandia obovata?

Oval Hernandia

What is the natural habitat of Hernandia obovata?

Tropical and subtropical waters in the Indo-Pacific region

Species in the Hernandiaceae family

Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,