Hamamelis ovalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
508051
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.Leonard
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Sida 22: 850 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507383
Common Names
- Oval Hamamelis
- Hamamelis ovalis
- Oval Hamamelis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hamamelis ovalis (also called Oval-leaved Witch-hazel, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to temperate regions of the United States and Canada. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist woodlands and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Hamamelis ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hamamelis ovalis is a white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hamamelis ovalis is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Germination can take up to a month.
Where to Find Hamamelis ovalis
Hamamelis ovalis is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Hamamelis ovalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hamamelis ovalis?
Hamamelis ovalis
What is the natural habitat of Hamamelis ovalis?
It is found in wetland areas in North America.
What are the characteristics of Hamamelis ovalis?
It is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Species in the Hamamelis genus
Species in the Hamamelidaceae family
Chunia bucklandioides, Corylopsis alnifolia, Corylopsis brevistyla, Corylopsis calcicola, Corylopsis coreana, Corylopsis glabrescens, Corylopsis glandulifera, Corylopsis glaucescens, Corylopsis gotoana, Corylopsis henryi, Corylopsis himalayana, Corylopsis microcarpa, Corylopsis multiflora, Corylopsis obovata, Corylopsis omeiensis, Corylopsis pauciflora, Corylopsis platypetala, Corylopsis rotundifolia, Corylopsis sinensis, Corylopsis trabeculosa, Corylopsis veitchiana, Corylopsis velutina, Corylopsis willmottiae, Corylopsis yui, Corylopsis yunnanensis, Corylopsis spicata, Dicoryphe angustifolia, Dicoryphe buddlejoides, Dicoryphe gracilis, Dicoryphe guatteriifolia, Dicoryphe lanceolata, Dicoryphe laurifolia, Dicoryphe laurina, Dicoryphe macrophylla, Dicoryphe platyphylla, Dicoryphe retusa, Dicoryphe stipulacea, Dicoryphe viticoides, Disanthus cercidifolius, Distyliopsis dunnii, Distyliopsis lanata, Distyliopsis laurifolia, Distyliopsis salicifolia, Distyliopsis tutcheri, Distyliopsis yunnanensis, Distylium annamicum, Distylium buxifolium, Distylium chinense, Distylium chinense, Distylium chungii,
References
Steven W. Leonard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.Leonard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60445229-2: Based on the initial data import