Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
657998

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 406 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657330



Common Names

  • Drymaria ovata
  • Ovate Drymaria
  • Ovata Drymaria


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Description

Drymaria ovata (also called 'Oval Plant' and 'Oval Herb', among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady places, such as forests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Drymaria ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as well as for its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Drymaria ovata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Drymaria ovata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods of propagation should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Drymaria ovata

Drymaria ovata is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Drymaria ovata FAQ

What are the common names of Drymaria ovata?

Oval-leaved chickweed, oval-leaved drymary

What is the growth habit of Drymaria ovata?

It is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall.

What is the range of Drymaria ovata?

It is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Drymaria genus

Drymaria anomala, Drymaria apetala, Drymaria arenarioides, Drymaria auriculipetala, Drymaria axillaris, Drymaria barkleyi, Drymaria coahuilana, Drymaria conzattii, Drymaria cordata, Drymaria cubana, Drymaria debilis, Drymaria depressa, Drymaria divaricata, Drymaria effusa, Drymaria elata, Drymaria engleriana, Drymaria excisa, Drymaria fasciculata, Drymaria firmula, Drymaria frutescens, Drymaria glaberrima, Drymaria glandulosa, Drymaria gracilis, Drymaria grandiflora, Drymaria holosteoides, Drymaria hypericifolia, Drymaria ladewii, Drymaria laxiflora, Drymaria leptophylla, Drymaria longepedunculata, Drymaria lyropetala, Drymaria malachioides, Drymaria molluginea, Drymaria monticola, Drymaria multiflora, Drymaria ortegioides, Drymaria ovata, Drymaria pachyphylla, Drymaria paposana, Drymaria pattersonii, Drymaria perennis, Drymaria polycarpoides, Drymaria praecox, Drymaria pratheri, Drymaria rotundifolia, Drymaria stellarioides, Drymaria stereophylla, Drymaria stipitata, Drymaria subumbellata, Drymaria suffruticosa,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778576: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.