Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1224444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Backer

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 2: 329 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223782



Common Names

  • Sonneratia ovata
  • Oval Sonneratia
  • Oval Starburst


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Description

Sonneratia ovata (also called Mangrove Apple, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lythraceae. It is found in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. It is found in mangrove forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Sonneratia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sonneratia ovata has white, tubular flowers with yellowish-green spots. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sonneratia ovata can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem just below a node, remove the lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone. Plant the cutting in a potting mix that is well-draining and contains organic matter. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm spot with indirect light. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Sonneratia ovata

Sonneratia ovata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Sonneratia ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sonneratia ovata?

Sonneratia ovata

What is the common name of Sonneratia ovata?

Ovate Sonneratia

What is the natural habitat of Sonneratia ovata?

Forests, thickets, and ravines in China, Japan, and Korea

Species in the Lythraceae family

Adenaria floribunda, Ammannia aegyptiaca, Ammannia alternifolia, Ammannia anagalloides, Ammannia aspera, Ammannia auriculata, Ammannia baccifera, Ammannia coccinea, Ammannia cordata, Ammannia crassicaulis, Ammannia crinipes, Ammannia debilis, Ammannia desertorum, Ammannia dodecandra, Ammannia elata, Ammannia gracilis, Ammannia latifolia, Ammannia linearipetala, Ammannia loandensis, Ammannia multiflora, Ammannia myriophylloides, Ammannia nagpurensis, Ammannia octandra, Ammannia passerinoides, Ammannia prieuriana, Ammannia prostrata, Ammannia quadriciliata, Ammannia robusta, Ammannia sarcophylla, Ammannia schaeferi, Ammannia senegalensis, Ammannia triflora, Ammannia uniflora, Ammannia urceolata, Ammannia verticillata, Ammannia wormskioldii, Ammannia calcicola, Ammannia heterophylla, Ammannia pauciramosa, Ammannia pubescens, Ammannia praetermissa, Ammannia andongensis, Ammannia angolensis, Ammannia angustifolia, Ammannia arnhemica, Ammannia aurita, Ammannia baumii, Ammannia bequaertii, Ammannia brevistyla, Ammannia burttii,

References