Ritchiea ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
399752
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Wilczek
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 20: 181 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399084
Common Names
- Ovata Ritchiea
- Ritchiea Ovata
- Egg-shaped Ritchiea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ritchiea ovata (also called Ovate Ritchiea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist and well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ritchiea ovata has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction and furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ritchiea ovata are white and tubular, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Ritchiea ovata: Ritchiea ovata is best propagated by division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. The plant can be divided every few years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Ritchiea ovata
Ritchiea ovata is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ritchiea ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ritchiea ovata?
Ritchiea ovata
What is the common name of Ritchiea ovata?
Ovate Ritchiea
What is the natural habitat of Ritchiea ovata?
It is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Ritchiea genus
Ritchiea wilczekiana, Ritchiea wittei, Ritchiea youngii, Ritchiea boukokoensis, Ritchiea capparoides, Ritchiea erecta, Ritchiea carrissoi, Ritchiea aprevaliana, Ritchiea agelaeifolia, Ritchiea albersii, Ritchiea noldeae, Ritchiea ovata, Ritchiea quarrei, Ritchiea reflexa, Ritchiea spragueana, Ritchiea gossweileri, Ritchiea jansii, Ritchiea mayumbensis, Ritchiea littoralis, Ritchiea simplicifolia, Ritchiea macrantha, Ritchiea afzelii, Ritchiea pygmaea,
Species in the Capparaceae family
Acome micrantha, Bachmannia woodii, Beautempsia avicenniifolia, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia arabica, Boscia cauliflora, Boscia coriacea, Boscia fadeniorum, Boscia foetida, Boscia gossweileri, Boscia kalachariensis, Boscia keniensis, Boscia longifolia, Boscia madagascariensis, Boscia matabelensis, Boscia mazzocchii, Boscia microphylla, Boscia minimifolia, Boscia mossambicensis, Boscia oleoides, Boscia pestalozziana, Boscia plantefolii, Boscia polyantha, Boscia praecox, Boscia pruinosa, Boscia puberula, Boscia rotundifolia, Boscia salicifolia, Boscia senegalensis, Boscia tomentosa, Boscia urens, Boscia welwitschii, Boscia albitrunca, Boscia integrifolia, Buchholzia coriacea, Buchholzia tholloniana, Cadaba aphylla, Cadaba baccarinii, Cadaba barbigera, Cadaba benguellensis, Cadaba capparoides, Cadaba carneoviridis, Cadaba divaricata, Cadaba farinosa, Cadaba fruticosa, Cadaba gillettii, Cadaba glaberrima, Cadaba glandulosa, Cadaba insularis, Cadaba kassasii,
References
Rudolf Wilczek (1903-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wilczek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148026-1: Based on the initial data import