Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ovata
ID:
1250357

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Gilg

Source:
tro

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 465 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249695

Common Names

  • Lindackeria Ovata
  • Ovata Lindackeria
  • Ovata Lindackeria

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Description

Lindackeria ovata (also called Lindackeria ovata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It has leathery, glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lindackeria ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lindackeria ovata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lindackeria ovata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lindackeria ovata

Lindackeria ovata is native to the tropical rainforest of South America, where it can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Lindackeria ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lindackeria ovata?

Lindackeria ovata

What is the common name of Lindackeria ovata?

Ovate Lindackeria

What is the family of Lindackeria ovata?

Malvaceae

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:140492-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.