Ateleia ovata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mohlenbr.
Source:
ildis
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Webbia17: 176 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000170198
Common Names
- Ovate Ateleia
- Ovate Daisybush
- Ovate Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ateleia ovata (also called Ovate Ateleia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and small, oval leaves. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests, and is found in lowland areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ateleia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ateleia ovata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Ateleia ovata is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought.
Where to Find Ateleia ovata
Ateleia ovata is native to the Caribbean islands of Hispaniola and Jamaica. It is found in dry, rocky soils.
Ateleia ovata FAQ
What type of soil does Ateleia ovata prefer?
Ateleia ovata prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.
What is the growth rate of Ateleia ovata?
Ateleia ovata has a slow to moderate growth rate.
How much sunlight does Ateleia ovata need?
Ateleia ovata needs full sun to partial shade.
Species in the Ateleia genus
Ateleia mcvaughii, Ateleia tomentosa, Ateleia albolutescens, Ateleia arsenii, Ateleia guaraya, Ateleia herbert-smithii, Ateleia insularis, Ateleia ovata, Ateleia salicifolia, Ateleia standleyana, Ateleia truncata, Ateleia venezuelensis, Ateleia apetala, Ateleia glazioveana, Ateleia gummifera, Ateleia microcarpa, Ateleia popenoei, Ateleia cubensis, Ateleia pterocarpa, Ateleia martinezii, Ateleia sousae, Ateleia hexandra, Ateleia tenorioi, Ateleia glabrata, Ateleia chiangii, Ateleia chicoasensis, Ateleia nicaraguensis,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Robert H. Mohlenbrock (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mohlenbr.' in the authors string.
Legume Data Portal link for: Ateleia ovata Mohlenbr.: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.