Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ovatiflora
ID:
983211

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 132 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982549

Common Names

  • Hodgkinsonia Ovatiflora
  • Ovatiflora Hodgkinsonia
  • Hodgkinsonia Flower

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Description

Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora (also called White-flowered Bush, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and pointed at the apex. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often in areas of secondary growth.

Uses & Benefits

Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and for its medicinal properties such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora is white and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora

Hodgkinsonia ovatiflora can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil.

Species in the Hodgkinsonia genus

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