Lamourouxia ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1253008
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Martens & Galeotti
Source:
tro
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Roy. Sci. Bruxelles 12(2): 33 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252346
Common Names
- Ovata Lamourouxia
- Ovata False Babystars
- Ovata False Babystars Lamourouxia
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Lamourouxia ovata (also called Oval Lamourouxia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and is found in dry and wet forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lamourouxia ovata has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever and rheumatism. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lamourouxia ovata has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings have small, round leaves.
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Lamourouxia ovata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize as needed.
Where to Find Lamourouxia ovata
Lamourouxia ovata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Lamourouxia ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lamourouxia ovata?
Lamourouxia ovata
What type of plant is Lamourouxia ovata?
Herb
Where is Lamourouxia ovata found?
Australia
Species in the Lamourouxia genus
Lamourouxia gutierrezii, Lamourouxia longiflora, Lamourouxia lanceolata, Lamourouxia zimapana, Lamourouxia viscosa, Lamourouxia sylvatica, Lamourouxia tenuifolia, Lamourouxia virgata, Lamourouxia xalapensis, Lamourouxia dependens, Lamourouxia multifida, Lamourouxia macrantha, Lamourouxia dasyantha, Lamourouxia pringlei, Lamourouxia rhinanthifolia, Lamourouxia parayana, Lamourouxia dispar, Lamourouxia ovata, Lamourouxia brachyantha, Lamourouxia nelsonii, Lamourouxia smithii, Lamourouxia jaliscana, Lamourouxia gracilis, Lamourouxia microphylla, Lamourouxia colimae, Lamourouxia paneroi, Lamourouxia pacifica, Lamourouxia avendanoi, Lamourouxia barbata,
Species in the Orobanchaceae family
Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,
References
Martin Martens (1797-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Martens' in the authors string.
Henri Guillaume Galeotti (1814-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeotti' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:804188-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].