Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
obovata
ID:
327564

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 21: 261 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326896



Common Names

  • Ovate Bernardia
  • Ovate Shrub
  • Ovate Tree


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Description

Bernardia obovata (also called Obovate Bernardia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Mexico and has been found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Jalisco, Michoacán, and Oaxaca. It typically grows in tropical deciduous forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bernardia obovata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, fever, and as an antispasmodic. It is also used as a food plant and as a source of fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bernardia obovata is yellowish-green in color and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bernardia obovata is a shrub or small tree that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated by air layering.

Where to Find Bernardia obovata

Bernardia obovata is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

Bernardia obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bernardia obovata?

Bernardia obovata

What is the common name of Bernardia obovata?

Ovate Bernardia

What is the natural habitat of Bernardia obovata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Bernardia genus

Bernardia alarici, Bernardia albida, Bernardia amazonica, Bernardia argentinensis, Bernardia asplundii, Bernardia axillaris, Bernardia brevipes, Bernardia caperoniifolia, Bernardia carpinifolia, Bernardia celastrinea, Bernardia chiapensis, Bernardia colombiana, Bernardia confertifolia, Bernardia corensis, Bernardia crassifolia, Bernardia dichotoma, Bernardia dodecandra, Bernardia flexuosa, Bernardia fruticulosa, Bernardia gambosa, Bernardia gardneri, Bernardia geniculata, Bernardia gentryana, Bernardia hagelundii, Bernardia hassleriana, Bernardia heteropilosa, Bernardia hirsutissima, Bernardia incana, Bernardia jacquiniana, Bernardia kochii, Bernardia lagunensis, Bernardia lanceifolia, Bernardia laurentii, Bernardia leptostachys, Bernardia longipedunculata, Bernardia macrophylla, Bernardia mayana, Bernardia mazatlana, Bernardia mexicana, Bernardia micrantha, Bernardia mollis, Bernardia multicaulis, Bernardia myricifolia, Bernardia nicaraguensis, Bernardia oblanceolata, Bernardia obovata, Bernardia odonellii, Bernardia ovalifolia, Bernardia ovata, Bernardia paraguariensis,

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-20750: Based on the initial data import
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.