Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ovata
ID:
337548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Burm.f.) Kral

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Sida 4: 72 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336880

Common Names

  • Abildgaardia ovata
  • Ovata Abildgaardia
  • Abildgaardia Ovata

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Description

Abildgaardia ovata (also called Ovata sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with narrow leaves and long, slender stems. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in wet meadows and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Abildgaardia ovata has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Abildgaardia ovata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Abildgaardia ovata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Abildgaardia ovata

Abildgaardia ovata is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Greece, Turkey, and Italy.

Abildgaardia ovata FAQ

What is Abildgaardia ovata?

Abildgaardia ovata is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaranthaceae.

Where is Abildgaardia ovata found?

Abildgaardia ovata is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Abildgaardia ovata?

Abildgaardia ovata is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
Robert Kral (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kral' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1025064-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].