Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
790147

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Goldblatt & J.C.Manning

Source:
iplants

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Novon 12: 461 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789480



Common Names

  • Ferraria ovata
  • Ovate Ferraria
  • Egg-shaped Ferraria


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Description

Ferraria ovata (also called Ovate Ferraria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the iris family. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows to a height of 0.5 m, and has small, star-shaped flowers that are white or pink in color and are surrounded by ovate, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ferraria ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ferraria ovata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ferraria ovata is a bulbous perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in spring or autumn. The bulbs can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in autumn.

Where to Find Ferraria ovata

Ferraria ovata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Ferraria ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ferraria ovata?

Ferraria ovata

What is the common name of Ferraria ovata?

Oval Ferraria

What type of plant is Ferraria ovata?

Bulb

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-328080: Based on the initial data import
Peter Goldblatt (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goldblatt' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.