Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
695434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 1: 400 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694767

Common Names

  • Gardneria ovata
  • Ovate Gardneria
  • Ovate Gardenia

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Synonyms

  • Gardneria oblonga F.Dietr. [illegitimate]

Description

Gardneria ovata (also called Gardneria, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and moist riverine forest. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gardneria ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gardneria ovata is yellow and has a sweet smell. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gardneria ovata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep them in a warm, sunny area. When propagating by cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from the tip of the stem and plant it in a well-drained potting mix. When propagating by layering, bend a stem down to the ground and cover it with soil. Keep the soil moist until the stem takes root.

Where to Find Gardneria ovata

Gardneria ovata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky areas, often in chaparral and oak woodlands. It is also found in parts of Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas.

Gardneria ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gardneria ovata?

Gardneria ovata

What is the family of Gardneria ovata?

Loranthaceae

Where is Gardneria ovata native to?

India

Species in the Loganiaceae family

Antonia ovata, Bonyunia antoniifolia, Bonyunia aquatica, Bonyunia minor, Bonyunia superba, Bonyunia venusta, Bonyunia spectabilis, Bonyunia excelsa, Bonyunia magnifica, Bonyunia nobilis, Bonyunia pulchra, Gardneria angustifolia, Gardneria lanceolata, Gardneria multiflora, Gardneria nutans, Gardneria ovata, Geniostoma angustifolium, Geniostoma antherotrichum, Geniostoma balansanum, Geniostoma biseriale, Geniostoma borbonicum, Geniostoma calcicola, Geniostoma celastrineum, Geniostoma clavatum, Geniostoma cyrtandrae, Geniostoma densiflora, Geniostoma erythrosperma, Geniostoma fagraeoides, Geniostoma gagnae, Geniostoma glaucescens, Geniostoma grandifolium, Geniostoma huttonii, Geniostoma leenhoutsii, Geniostoma macrophyllum, Geniostoma mooreanum, Geniostoma novae-caledoniae, Geniostoma pedunculatum, Geniostoma petiolosum, Geniostoma randianum, Geniostoma rapense, Geniostoma rarotongensis, Geniostoma remyana, Geniostoma rupestre, Geniostoma stipulare, Geniostoma sykesii, Geniostoma trichostylum, Geniostoma umbellatum, Geniostoma vestitum, Geniostoma weinlandii, Geniostoma imbricatum,

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