Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
ovata
ID:
553267

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hanst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 417 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000552599



Common Names

  • Ovata Asteranthera
  • Egg-shaped Asteranthera
  • Egg-shaped Star


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Synonyms

  • Asteranthera chiloensis Hanst. [unknown]
  • Columnea ovata Cav. [unknown]

Description

Asteranthera ovata (also called Ovate aster, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It grows in wet soils, such as along the edges of rivers and streams, and in swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Asteranthera ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asteranthera ovata has yellow flowers that are small and clustered. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings are small and have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asteranthera ovata is a perennial shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. To propagate by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, it requires minimal care.

Where to Find Asteranthera ovata

Asteranthopsis asterias can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Asteranthera ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asteranthopsis asterias?

Asteranthopsis asterias

What is the common name of Asteranthopsis asterias?

Star-flowered aster

What is the family of Asteranthopsis asterias?

Asteraceae

Species in the Asteranthera genus

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References