Vantanea ovicarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovicarpa
ID:
1268981
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sabatier
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 54: 233 (2002 publ. 2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268319
Common Names
- Vantanea ovicarpa
- Ovate-fruited Vantanea
- Ovate-fruited Vantanea Tree
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Vantanea ovicarpa (also called Ovoid-fruited Vantanea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in a clump. It is native to South America and grows in moist, shady areas such as forests and riverbanks. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Vantanea ovicarpa is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vantanea ovicarpa has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, with a glossy surface. The seedlings are small and green, with two cotyledons and a single true leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vantanea ovicarpa can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a cool, shaded area. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Vantanea ovicarpa
Vantanea ovicarpa is native to Peru.
Vantanea ovicarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vantanea ovicarpa?
Vantanea ovicarpa
What is the common name of Vantanea ovicarpa?
Ovate-Fruited Vantanea
What is the natural habitat of Vantanea ovicarpa?
Moist forests, along streams and rivers
Species in the Vantanea genus
Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata, Vantanea paraensis, Vantanea peruviana, Vantanea occidentalis, Vantanea depleta, Vantanea barbourii, Vantanea spichigeri, Vantanea celativenia, Vantanea magdalenensis, Vantanea micrantha, Vantanea tuberculata, Vantanea compacta, Vantanea bahiaensis, Vantanea morii, Vantanea ovicarpa, Vantanea deniseae, Vantanea maculicarpa,
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa, Endopleura uchi, Humiria balsamifera, Humiria crassifolia, Humiria fruticosa, Humiria wurdackii, Humiria crassifolia, Humiriastrum colombianum, Humiriastrum cuspidatum, Humiriastrum diguense, Humiriastrum liesneri, Humiriastrum mussunungense, Humiriastrum obovatum, Humiriastrum ottohuberi, Humiriastrum piraparanense, Humiriastrum excelsum, Humiriastrum procerum, Humiriastrum melanocarpum, Humiriastrum glaziovii, Humiriastrum mapiriense, Humiriastrum villosum, Humiriastrum dentatum, Humiriastrum subcrenatum, Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti, Hylocarpa heterocarpa, Sacoglottis gabonensis, Sacoglottis maguirei, Sacoglottis mattogrossensis, Sacoglottis guianensis, Sacoglottis cydonioides, Sacoglottis amazonica, Sacoglottis ceratocarpa, Sacoglottis trichogyna, Sacoglottis ovicarpa, Sacoglottis holdridgei, Schistostemon auyantepuiense, Schistostemon retusum, Schistostemon fernandezii, Schistostemon oblongifolium, Schistostemon reticulatum, Schistostemon dichotomum, Schistostemon macrophyllum, Schistostemon densiflorum, Schistostemon sylvaticus, Schistostemon auyantepuiensis, Vantanea minor, Vantanea guianensis, Vantanea parviflora, Vantanea macrocarpa, Vantanea obovata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50231786: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Sabatier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabatier' in the authors string.