Status:
valid
Authors:
Poir.
Source:
tro
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 4: 597 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001292471
Common Names
- Ovate Ptelidium
- Ptelidium ovatum
- Ovate Ptelid
Description
Ptelidium ovatum (also called ovate ptelidium, among many other common names) is a woody climber that can grow up to 10 meters long. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America. It is found in humid forests, secondary forests, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ptelidium ovatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is a drought-tolerant evergreen shrub that can be used to create a hedge or screen. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 8 feet.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ptelidium ovatum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptelidium ovatum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Plant seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Ptelidium ovatum
Ptelidium ovatum can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.
Ptelidium ovatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptelidium ovatum?
Ptelidium ovatum
What is the common name of Ptelidium ovatum?
Ovatum
What is the natural habitat of Ptelidium ovatum?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Ptelidium genus
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,