Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
ovatifolius
ID:
1305426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loeuille & Pirani

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 243(2): 132 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317880



Common Names

  • Eremanthus ovatifolius
  • Ovatifolius Eremanthus
  • Ovalleaf Eremanthus


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Description

Eremanthus ovatifolius (also called Ovate-leaved Eremanthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to Brazil, and is found in rocky outcrops in the Atlantic Forest. It is a shrub with long, thin leaves that are green on the top and reddish underneath.

Uses & Benefits

Eremanthus ovatifolius is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eremanthus ovatifolius has small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin, dark green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eremanthus ovatifolius can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Eremanthus ovatifolius

Eremanthus ovatifolius is native to Colombia and Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Eremanthus ovatifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eremanthus ovatifolius?

Eremanthus ovatifolius

What is the common name of Eremanthus ovatifolius?

Ovatifolius Eremanthus

Where is Eremanthus ovatifolius found?

Eremanthus ovatifolius is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

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

José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Benoit Loeuille (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeuille' in the authors string.