Oxyspora ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
163234
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) C.Hansen
Source:
ipni
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 2(6): 559 (1983): (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000162563
Common Names
- Oxyspora ovata
- Oval-leaf Oxyspora
- Oval-leafed Oxyspora
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Anerincleistus ovatus Ridl. [unknown]
Description
Oxyspora ovata (also called 'Ovate Oxyspora', among many other common names) is a species of fern in the family Polypodiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as tropical forests, woodlands, and ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyspora ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oxyspora ovata are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Oxyspora ovata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, but not wet, soil.
Where to Find Oxyspora ovata
Oxyspora ovata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Oxyspora ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyspora ovata?
Oxyspora ovata
What are the common names of Oxyspora ovata?
Ovate oxyspora
What is the natural habitat of Oxyspora ovata?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and rocky slopes
Species in the Oxyspora genus
Oxyspora acutangula, Oxyspora floribunda, Oxyspora hirta, Oxyspora hispida, Oxyspora macrophylla, Oxyspora racemosa, Oxyspora scabrida, Oxyspora senguptae, Oxyspora stellulata, Oxyspora sumatrana, Oxyspora microflora, Oxyspora auriculata, Oxyspora beccarii, Oxyspora bullata, Oxyspora cordata, Oxyspora exigua, Oxyspora ovata, Oxyspora sagittata, Oxyspora sublepidota, Oxyspora umbellata, Oxyspora wrayi, Oxyspora paniculata, Oxyspora howellii, Oxyspora yunnanensis, Oxyspora vagans, Oxyspora curtisii, Oxyspora longisetosa, Oxyspora cernua, Oxyspora balansae, Oxyspora teretipetiolata, Oxyspora urophylla, Oxyspora hirticalyx, Oxyspora longifolia, Oxyspora decidua,
Species in the Melastomataceae family
Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,
References
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Carlo Hansen (1932-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Hansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912925-1: Based on the initial data import