Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1079854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cogn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Belgique , ser. 3, 14: 929 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001079192

Common Names

  • Ernestia ovata
  • Oval Ernestia
  • Ovate Ernestia

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Description

Ernestia ovata (also called Oval Ernestia, among many other common names) is a shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ernestia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is drought tolerant and has a long flowering period, making it an ideal choice for landscaping. The plant is also used as a medicinal herb to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ernestia ovata are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ernestia ovata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and dry conditions. It is best grown in a sheltered location to protect it from strong winds. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ernestia ovata

Ernestia ovata is native to the Caribbean and is found in moist forests, along streams, and in wet ravines. It is also found in the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

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