Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
ovalis
ID:
944358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Woodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 19: 45 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943696



Common Names

  • Allomarkgrafia
  • Ovalis
  • Allomarkgrafia ovalis


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Description

Allomarkgrafia ovalis (also called Oval-leaved Buttonweed, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, sandy soils. It is found in open woods, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Allomarkgrafia ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Seed: Small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Have a single stem and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allomarkgrafia ovalis is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Allomarkgrafia ovalis

Allomarkgrafia ovalis can be found in Colombia.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6212: Based on the initial data import
Robert Everard Woodson (1904-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Woodson' in the authors string.