Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 55: 5 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129872
Common Names
- Ovate Ophryosporus
- Ovate False-Mint
- Ovate False Pennyroyal
Description
Ophryosporus ovatus (also called Oval-leaved Ophryosporus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows up to 2 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in wet forests and along streams in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
Uses & Benefits
Ophryosporus ovatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to treat various skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ophryosporus ovatus is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ophryosporus ovatus is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist until germination. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take cuttings from semi-hardwood stems and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Ophryosporus ovatus
Ophryosporus ovatus is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Ophryosporus ovatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ophryosporus ovatus?
Ophryosporus ovatus
What is the common name of Ophryosporus ovatus?
Ovate Ophryosporus
What is the natural habitat of Ophryosporus ovatus?
Dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes
Species in the Ophryosporus genus
Ophryosporus angustifolius,
Ophryosporus paradoxus,
Ophryosporus kuntzei,
Ophryosporus burkartii,
Ophryosporus densiflorus,
Ophryosporus heptanthus,
Ophryosporus hartwegii,
Ophryosporus eleutherantherus,
Ophryosporus serratifolius,
Ophryosporus marchii,
Ophryosporus cumingii,
Ophryosporus mathewsii,
Ophryosporus bipinnatifidus,
Ophryosporus clavulatus,
Ophryosporus peruvianus,
Ophryosporus freyreysii,
Ophryosporus sagasteguii,
Ophryosporus macbridei,
Ophryosporus galioides,
Ophryosporus pubescens,
Ophryosporus steinbachii,
Ophryosporus anomalus,
Ophryosporus venosissimus,
Ophryosporus regnellii,
Ophryosporus lorentzii,
Ophryosporus sodiroi,
Ophryosporus piquerioides,
Ophryosporus floribundus,
Ophryosporus ferreyrae,
Ophryosporus sodiroi,
Ophryosporus carchiensis,
Ophryosporus johnstonii,
Ophryosporus triangularis,
Ophryosporus laxiflorus,
Ophryosporus apricus,
Ophryosporus macrodon,
Ophryosporus pinifolius,
Ophryosporus charua,
Ophryosporus chilca,
Ophryosporus ovatus,
Ophryosporus ferreyrii,
Ophryosporus axilliflorus,
Ophryosporus hoppii,
Ophryosporus organensis,
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,