Status:
valid
Authors:
Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 14: 600 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445215
Common Names
- Lophostoma ovatum
- Ovate Lophostoma
- Lophostoma Ovatum
Synonyms
- Lophostoma bolleanum Domke [unknown]
- Linostoma albifolium Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
- Lophostoma albifolium Gilg [unknown]
- Linostoma ovatum (Meisn.) Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Lophostoma ovatum (also called Ovoid Lophostoma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and grows up to 8 m tall. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate. It is found in dry scrub, dry forests, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Lophostoma ovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lophostoma ovatum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lophostoma ovatum is a fast-growing, evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It is easily propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and prune as needed to maintain shape.
Where to Find Lophostoma ovatum
Lophostoma ovatum is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Lophostoma ovatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lophostoma ovatum?
Lophostoma ovatum
What is the common name of Lophostoma ovatum?
Ovate Lophostoma
What is the natural habitat of Lophostoma ovatum?
It is native to Central and South America
Species in the Lophostoma genus
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Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,