Cornutia obovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 1: 395 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000924932
Common Names
- Oval-leaved Cornutia
- Oval-leaved False-thorn
- Oval-leaved False Thorn
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Cornutia obovata (also called Obovate Cornutia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in tropical regions of Central and South America. It is usually found in wet forests, along streams and in other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cornutia obovata is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cornutia obovata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round-shaped leaves.
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Cornutia obovata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Cornutia obovata
Cornutia obovata can be found in South Africa.
Species in the Cornutia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-47579: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.