Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
523060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Descr. S. Amer. Pl. : 13 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000522392

Common Names

  • Oval Aetanthus
  • Ovalis Aetanthus
  • Oval Aetanthus

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Description

Aetanthus ovalis (also called Oval Aetanthus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a trunk up to 6 m tall. It is native to the southwestern United States, where it is found in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. It grows in dry, rocky soils in canyons and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aetanthus ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aetanthus ovalis has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aetanthus ovalis is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 8 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in the fall and cuttings should be taken in the spring.

Where to Find Aetanthus ovalis

Aetanthus ovalis can be found in the tropical rainforest of Colombia.

Aetanthus ovalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aetanthus ovalis?

Aetanthus ovalis

What is the common name of Aetanthus ovalis?

Oval Mountain Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Aetanthus ovalis?

It grows in rocky areas in the Andes mountains of Colombia

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

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