Fissistigma ovoideum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovoideum
ID:
691851
Status:
valid
Authors:
(King) Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 134 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000691184
Common Names
- Fissistigma ovoideum
- Ovoideum Vine
- Ovoideum Climber
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissistigma ovoideum (also called Oval Fissistigma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests and is often found along rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Fissistigma ovoideum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissistigma ovoideum has small white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are ovate in shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissistigma ovoideum is a deciduous shrub native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Fissistigma ovoideum
Fissistigma ovoideum can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Fissistigma ovoideum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissistigma ovoideum?
Fissistigma ovoideum
What type of plant is Fissistigma ovoideum?
It is a climbing shrub
Where does Fissistigma ovoideum grow?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and China
Species in the Fissistigma genus
Fissistigma acuminatissimum, Fissistigma balansae, Fissistigma bicolor, Fissistigma cavaleriei, Fissistigma chloroneuron, Fissistigma chrysosericeum, Fissistigma cinerascens, Fissistigma cupreonitens, Fissistigma ellipticum, Fissistigma elmeri, Fissistigma fulgens, Fissistigma glaucescens, Fissistigma hypoglaucum, Fissistigma kinabaluense, Fissistigma kingii, Fissistigma kwangsiense, Fissistigma lanuginosum, Fissistigma latifolium, Fissistigma litseifolium, Fissistigma longipes, Fissistigma longipetalum, Fissistigma maclurei, Fissistigma manubriatum, Fissistigma oblongum, Fissistigma oldhamii, Fissistigma ovoideum, Fissistigma pallens, Fissistigma paniculatum, Fissistigma poilanei, Fissistigma polyanthoides, Fissistigma polyanthum, Fissistigma retusum, Fissistigma rubiginosum, Fissistigma rufinerve, Fissistigma rugosum, Fissistigma santapaui, Fissistigma scandens, Fissistigma shangtzeense, Fissistigma sumatrana, Fissistigma taynguyenense, Fissistigma thorelii, Fissistigma tientangense, Fissistigma tonkinense, Fissistigma tungfangense, Fissistigma uonicum, Fissistigma verrucosum, Fissistigma villosissimum, Fissistigma wallichii, Fissistigma xylopetalum, Fissistigma zippelii,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:73049-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.