Guettardella ovatifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
976977
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.E.Jansen
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Blumea 29: 582 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000976315
Common Names
- Ovatifolia Guettardella
- Tropical Velvetberry
- Tropical Velvet-berry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guettardella ovatifolia (also called 'Ovatifolia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 10 cm high. It is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, and is found in open grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Guettardella ovatifolia is used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a landscape plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Guettardella ovatifolia is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guettardella ovatifolia is a terrestrial orchid native to the Philippines. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Guettardella ovatifolia
Guettardella ovatifolia is native to the Solomon Islands.
Species in the Guettardella genus
Guettardella inaequalis, Guettardella benguetensis, Guettardella buruana, Guettardella paxillata, Guettardella rhamnoides, Guettardella bombysia, Guettardella ramosii, Guettardella sphaerocarpa, Guettardella surigaoensis, Guettardella affinis, Guettardella ternata, Guettardella attenuata, Guettardella tayabensis, Guettardella edanoi, Guettardella ioensis, Guettardella talaudensis, Guettardella foveolata, Guettardella hexasperma, Guettardella livida, Guettardella microphylla, Guettardella tenuiflora, Guettardella inconspicua, Guettardella multiflora, Guettardella ovatifolia, Guettardella philippinensis, Guettardella atropurpurea, Guettardella putaminosa, Guettardella caudata, Guettardella chinensis,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-93389: Based on the initial data import
M.E. Jansen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jansen' in the authors string.