Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ovatum
ID:
22334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. t. 1116 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021663



Common Names

  • Desmanthodium ovatum
  • Ovate-Leaved Desmanthodium
  • Ovate-Leaved Rabbitbrush


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Description

Desmanthodium ovatum (also called Ovate Desmanthodium, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in dry areas and can tolerate drought.

Uses & Benefits

Desmanthodium ovatum is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmanthodium ovatum is a small, white flower head. Its seeds are small, black and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with toothed edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmanthodium ovatum is a perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Desmanthodium ovatum

Desmanthodium ovatum is native to the Caribbean Islands, including Jamaica and the Bahamas.

Desmanthodium ovatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmanthodium ovatum?

Desmanthodium ovatum

What is the common name of Desmanthodium ovatum?

Ovate Ragwort

Where is Desmanthodium ovatum found?

Desmanthodium ovatum is found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-120949: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.