Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
967723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 287 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967061

Common Names

  • Obovata Fernelia
  • Obovata False-Foxglove
  • Fernelia obovata

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Description

Fernelia obovata (also called Obovate Fernelia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America and South America. It has white flowers and obovate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fernelia obovata is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fernelia obovata has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fernelia obovata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil and full sun.

Where to Find Fernelia obovata

Fernelia obovata can be found in the Mediterranean region, in areas with dry and hot climates.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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