Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
975195

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 45: 405 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000974533

Common Names

  • Gonzalagunia ovatifolia
  • Ovatifolia Gonzalagunia
  • Ovatifoliate Gonzalagunia

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Description

Gonzalagunia ovatifolia (also called Oval-Leaf Gonzalagunia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Gonzalagunia ovatifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers, and as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonzalagunia ovatifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonzalagunia ovatifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Gonzalagunia ovatifolia

Gonzalagunia ovatifolia is native to Colombia and can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Species in the Gonzalagunia genus

Gonzalagunia osaensis, Gonzalagunia affinis, Gonzalagunia asperula, Gonzalagunia bifida, Gonzalagunia brachyantha, Gonzalagunia brenesii, Gonzalagunia bunchosioides, Gonzalagunia ciliata, Gonzalagunia congesta, Gonzalagunia cornifolia, Gonzalagunia cuatrecasasii, Gonzalagunia dependens, Gonzalagunia dicocca, Gonzalagunia discolor, Gonzalagunia dodsonii, Gonzalagunia exigua, Gonzalagunia haitiensis, Gonzalagunia hirsuta, Gonzalagunia killipii, Gonzalagunia longithyrsa, Gonzalagunia microsepala, Gonzalagunia mildredae, Gonzalagunia mollis, Gonzalagunia ovatifolia, Gonzalagunia pachystachya, Gonzalagunia panamensis, Gonzalagunia pauciflora, Gonzalagunia rosea, Gonzalagunia rudis, Gonzalagunia sagrana, Gonzalagunia sessilifolia, Gonzalagunia sororia, Gonzalagunia stenostachya, Gonzalagunia surinamensis, Gonzalagunia tacanensis, Gonzalagunia thyrsoidea, Gonzalagunia whitei,

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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