Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
968277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 20: 218 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000967615

Common Names

  • Oval Gaertnera
  • Obovata Gaertnera
  • Oval Gaertnera

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Description

Gaertnera obovata (also called 'Kelat', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia and is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Gaertnera obovata is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gaertnera obovata var. obovata
Gaertnera obovata var. sphaerocarpa (Baker) Malcomber

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gaertnera obovata is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened nut. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gaertnera obovata is a perennial shrub that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Gaertnera obovata

Gaertnera obovata is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Species in the Gaertnera genus

Gaertnera alata, Gaertnera bambusifolia, Gaertnera brevipedicellata, Gaertnera darcyana, Gaertnera furcellata, Gaertnera madagascariensis, Gaertnera microphylla, Gaertnera pauciflora, Gaertnera aphanodioica, Gaertnera gabonensis, Gaertnera ianthina, Gaertnera kochummenii, Gaertnera alstonii, Gaertnera aurea, Gaertnera belumutensis, Gaertnera raphaelii, Gaertnera letouzeyi, Gaertnera schatzii, Gaertnera monstruosa, Gaertnera lowryi, Gaertnera capitulata, Gaertnera arenaria, Gaertnera bieleri, Gaertnera calycina, Gaertnera cardiocarpa, Gaertnera cooperi, Gaertnera crassiflora, Gaertnera cuneifolia, Gaertnera divaricata, Gaertnera diversifolia, Gaertnera drakeana, Gaertnera edentata, Gaertnera eketensis, Gaertnera fractiflexa, Gaertnera gardneri, Gaertnera globigera, Gaertnera grisea, Gaertnera guillotii, Gaertnera hirtiflora, Gaertnera hispida, Gaertnera humblotii, Gaertnera inflexa, Gaertnera junghuhniana, Gaertnera leucothyrsa, Gaertnera liberiensis, Gaertnera longifolia, Gaertnera longevaginalis, Gaertnera macrobotrys, Gaertnera macrostipula, Gaertnera obesa,

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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