Status:
valid
Authors:
(Poir.) Diels
Source:
tro
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. IV.94(Heft 46): 243 1910
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273802
Common Names
- Pachygone Ovata
- Ovata Pachygone
- Pachygone Ovata Plant
Description
Pachygone ovata (also called Ovate Pachygone, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in dry, sandy, and rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pachygone ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pachygone ovata has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pachygone ovata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.
Where to Find Pachygone ovata
Pachygone ovata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Pachygone ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pachygone ovata?
Pachygone ovata
What is the common name of Pachygone ovata?
Ovate Pachygone
Where is Pachygone ovata native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar
Species in the Pachygone genus
Pachygone poilanei,
Pachygone odorifera,
Pachygone vitiensis,
Pachygone tomentella,
Pachygone ledermannii,
Pachygone dasycarpa,
Pachygone loyaltiensis,
Pachygone sinica,
Pachygone valida,
Pachygone yunnanensis,
Pachygone ovata,
Species in the Menispermaceae family
Abuta acutifolia,
Abuta antioquiana,
Abuta aristeguietae,
Abuta barbata,
Abuta brevifolia,
Abuta bullata,
Abuta candollei,
Abuta chiapasensis,
Abuta chocoensis,
Abuta colombiana,
Abuta dwyeriana,
Abuta fluminum,
Abuta grandifolia,
Abuta grisebachii,
Abuta imene,
Abuta longa,
Abuta mycetandra,
Abuta obovata,
Abuta pahni,
Abuta panamensis,
Abuta panurensis,
Abuta platyphylla,
Abuta racemosa,
Abuta rufescens,
Abuta sandwithiana,
Abuta seemannii,
Abuta selloana,
Abuta solimoesensis,
Abuta soukupii,
Abuta spicata,
Abuta steyermarkii,
Abuta vaupesensis,
Abuta velutina,
Albertisia apiculata,
Albertisia capituliflora,
Albertisia cordifolia,
Albertisia crassa,
Albertisia cuneata,
Albertisia delagoensis,
Albertisia exelliana,
Albertisia ferruginea,
Albertisia glabra,
Albertisia laurifolia,
Albertisia mangenotii,
Albertisia mecistophylla,
Albertisia megacarpa,
Albertisia papuana,
Albertisia porcata,
Albertisia puberula,
Albertisia scandens,