Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
ovalifolium
ID:
388802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcs

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. 6: t. 2070 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388134



Common Names

  • Dictyospermum ovalifolium
  • Oval Dictyospermum
  • Oval-leaf Dictyospermum


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema hallbergii Blatt. [unknown]
  • Aneilema ovalifolium (Wight) Bedd. [unknown]
  • Dictyospermum wightii Hassk. [unknown]
  • Phaeneilema hallbergii (Blatt.) Raizada [unknown]

Description

Dictyospermum ovalifolium (also called Oval-leaved Dictyospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Dictyospermum ovalifolium is a flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is a popular ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments, including headaches, skin problems, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dictyospermum ovalifolium has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dictyospermum ovalifolium is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Dictyospermum ovalifolium

Dictyospermum ovalifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.

Dictyospermum ovalifolium FAQ

What are the common names of Dictyospermum ovalifolium?

Common names of Dictyospermum ovalifolium include mountain foxglove and mountain ourisia.

What is the native range of Dictyospermum ovalifolium?

Dictyospermum ovalifolium is native to New Zealand.

What is the habitat of Dictyospermum ovalifolium?

Dictyospermum ovalifolium grows in alpine and subalpine grasslands and shrublands.

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239626: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.