Gymnosporia ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
713675
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.A.Lawson
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 619 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713008
Common Names
- Ovata Gymnosporia
- Ovate Spike-thorn
- Ovate Gymnosporia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnosporia ovata (also called Oval-leaved Cedar, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a single trunk. It is native to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and Kenya, and is found in montane forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnosporia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnosporia ovata has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnosporia ovata is a shrub or small tree native to South Africa. It is easy to cultivate and propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position and will tolerate light shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Gymnosporia ovata
Gymnosporia ovata can be found in the dry forests of India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Gymnosporia ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia ovata?
Gymnosporia ovata
What are the common names of Gymnosporia ovata?
Common names of Gymnosporia ovata include wild medlar, wild quince, and wild pear
What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia ovata?
Gymnosporia ovata is native to South Africa and is found in woodlands and savannas
Species in the Gymnosporia genus
Gymnosporia jinyangensis, Gymnosporia orbiculata, Gymnosporia acuminata, Gymnosporia addat, Gymnosporia alaternifolia, Gymnosporia andongensis, Gymnosporia annobonensis, Gymnosporia arbutifolia, Gymnosporia arenicola, Gymnosporia bachmannii, Gymnosporia bailadillana, Gymnosporia baumii, Gymnosporia benguelensis, Gymnosporia beniensis, Gymnosporia berberoides, Gymnosporia bonii, Gymnosporia brevipetala, Gymnosporia buchananii, Gymnosporia buxifolia, Gymnosporia buxifolioides, Gymnosporia capitata, Gymnosporia cassinoides, Gymnosporia chevalieri, Gymnosporia commiphoroides, Gymnosporia cortii, Gymnosporia crataegina, Gymnosporia crenata, Gymnosporia devenishii, Gymnosporia dhofarensis, Gymnosporia divaricata, Gymnosporia diversifolia, Gymnosporia drummondii, Gymnosporia elliptica, Gymnosporia emarginata, Gymnosporia engleriana, Gymnosporia falconeri, Gymnosporia forsskaoliana, Gymnosporia fruticosa, Gymnosporia gariepensis, Gymnosporia glaucophylla, Gymnosporia gracilipes, Gymnosporia gracilis, Gymnosporia grandifolia, Gymnosporia grossularia, Gymnosporia gurueensis, Gymnosporia hainanensis, Gymnosporia harenensis, Gymnosporia harlandii, Gymnosporia harveyana, Gymnosporia heterophylla,
Species in the Celastraceae family
Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,
References
Marmaduke Alexander Lawson (1840-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.A.Lawson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:161411-1: Based on the initial data import