Rhodophiala ovalleana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalleana
ID:
1047451
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ravenna
Source:
tro
Year:
Citation Micro:
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001046789
Common Names
- Rhodophiala ovalleana
- Chilean Bellflower
- Chilean Oxalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodophiala ovalleana (also called Ovalle's Quandong, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15m in height. It is native to Chile, and is found in lowland and submontane rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodophiala ovalleana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhodophiala ovalleana are white or pink, and have six petals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodophiala ovalleana is a perennial bulbous plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the bulbs or by seed sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rhodophiala ovalleana
Rhodophiala ovalleana can be found in the Andes mountains of Chile and Argentina.
Species in the Rhodophiala genus
Rhodophiala rosea, Rhodophiala maculata, Rhodophiala moelleri, Rhodophiala montana, Rhodophiala popetana, Rhodophiala pratensis, Rhodophiala splendens, Rhodophiala tiltilensis, Rhodophiala chilensis, Rhodophiala advena, Rhodophiala ananuca, Rhodophiala andina, Rhodophiala araucana, Rhodophiala bagnoldii, Rhodophiala bakeri, Rhodophiala berteroana, Rhodophiala lineata, Rhodophiala colonum, Rhodophiala consobrina, Rhodophiala flava, Rhodophiala fulgens, Rhodophiala bifida, Rhodophiala phycelloides, Rhodophiala ovalleana, Rhodophiala gilliesiana,
Species in the Amaryllidaceae family
Acis autumnalis, Acis longifolia, Acis rosea, Acis trichophylla, Acis fabrei, Acis nicaeensis, Acis tingitana, Acis trichophylla, Acis valentina, Acis ionica, Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus campanulatus, Agapanthus caulescens, Agapanthus coddii, Agapanthus inapertus, Agapanthus praecox, Agapanthus walshii, Allium aaseae, Allium abramsii, Allium acidoides, Allium aciphyllum, Allium acuminatum, Allium acutiflorum, Allium aegilicum, Allium affine, Allium afghanicum, Allium aflatunense, Allium agrigentinum, Allium akaka, Allium alabasicum, Allium alaicum, Allium albiflorum, Allium albotunicatum, Allium albovianum, Allium alexandrae, Allium alexeianum, Allium alibile, Allium alpinarii, Allium altaicum, Allium altissimum, Allium altyncolicum, Allium amethystinum, Allium ampeloprasum, Allium amphibolum, Allium amplectens, Allium anacoleum, Allium anatolicum, Allium anceps, Allium angulosum, Allium anisopodium,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1201359: Based on the initial data import
Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.