Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1067308

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nutt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1835

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. , n.s., 5: 196 (1835)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066646



Common Names

  • Hydrolea
  • Ovate Hydrolea
  • Hydrolea


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Description

Hydrolea ovata (also called White Water-leaf, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Hydrophyllaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in sandy washes and dry slopes. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are deeply divided and covered with white hairs. Its flowers are white and bell-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrolea ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used in erosion control projects, as it helps to stabilize the soil and reduce runoff.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydrolea ovata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrolea ovata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Hydrolea ovata

Hydrolea ovata is native to the southeastern United States.

References