Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
ovata
ID:
775979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Miers

Source:
iplants

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 30: 257 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775312



Common Names

  • Eschweilera ovata
  • Ovata Eschweilera
  • Ovata Eschweilera Tree


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Description

Eschweilera ovata (also called 'Ovate Eschweilera', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist tropical forests, dry forests, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eschweilera ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas due to its medicinal properties. It is also used for timber and firewood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Eschweilera ovata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eschweilera ovata is a tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Eschweilera ovata

Eschweilera ovata can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Eschweilera ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Eschweilera ovata?

Eschweilera ovata

What is the common name of Eschweilera ovata?

Ovate Eschweilera

Where is Eschweilera ovata found?

Eschweilera ovata is found in Central and South America

Species in the Eschweilera genus

Eschweilera alata, Eschweilera albiflora, Eschweilera alvimii, Eschweilera amazonica, Eschweilera amazoniciformis, Eschweilera amplexifolia, Eschweilera andina, Eschweilera antioquensis, Eschweilera apiculata, Eschweilera atropetiolata, Eschweilera baguensis, Eschweilera beebei, Eschweilera bogotensis, Eschweilera boltenii, Eschweilera bracteosa, Eschweilera cabrerana, Eschweilera calyculata, Eschweilera carinata, Eschweilera caudiculata, Eschweilera chartaceifolia, Eschweilera collina, Eschweilera collinsii, Eschweilera complanata, Eschweilera compressa, Eschweilera congestiflora, Eschweilera coriacea, Eschweilera costaricensis, Eschweilera cyathiformis, Eschweilera decolorans, Eschweilera eperuetorum, Eschweilera fanshawei, Eschweilera gigantea, Eschweilera grandiflora, Eschweilera hondurensis, Eschweilera integricalyx, Eschweilera integrifolia, Eschweilera itayensis, Eschweilera jacquelyniae, Eschweilera juruensis, Eschweilera klugii, Eschweilera laevicarpa, Eschweilera longipedicellata, Eschweilera macrocarpa, Eschweilera mattos-silvae, Eschweilera mexicana, Eschweilera micrantha, Eschweilera microcalyx, Eschweilera nana, Eschweilera neblinensis, Eschweilera neei,

Species in the Lecythidaceae family

Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313866: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.