Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
1078003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Candollea 15: 179 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077341



Common Names

  • Ovalifolia Nototriche
  • Ovalifolia Nototriche Plant
  • Ovalifolia Nototriche Flower


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Description

Nototriche ovalifolia (also called Oval-leaved Nototriche, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–4 m. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, often near streams or in ravines.

Uses & Benefits

Nototriche ovalifolia is used as a medicinal plant, for its anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a fertilizer for soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nototriche ovalifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nototriche ovalifolia is a perennial herb native to the Andes in Chile and Argentina. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers a sunny location and should be watered regularly. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Nototriche ovalifolia

Nototriche ovalifolia is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in the high-altitude grasslands and scrublands of Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Colombia.

Species in the Nototriche genus

Nototriche cupuliformis, Nototriche chuculaensis, Nototriche calchaquensis, Nototriche cajonensis, Nototriche caesia, Nototriche cabrerae, Nototriche castillonii, Nototriche sleumeri, Nototriche rohmederi, Nototriche viridula, Nototriche pulvilla, Nototriche pseudopichinchensis, Nototriche macrotuba, Nototriche glabra, Nototriche friesii, Nototriche lobbii, Nototriche kurtzii, Nototriche hunzikeri, Nototriche alternata, Nototriche argentea, Nototriche borussica, Nototriche clandestina, Nototriche compacta, Nototriche condensata, Nototriche congesta, Nototriche copon, Nototriche epileuca, Nototriche famatinensis, Nototriche flabellata, Nototriche foetida, Nototriche glacialis, Nototriche glauca, Nototriche hieronymi, Nototriche jamesonii, Nototriche longirostris, Nototriche longissima, Nototriche lorentzii, Nototriche mandoniana, Nototriche meyenii, Nototriche nana, Nototriche niederleinii, Nototriche nigrescens, Nototriche obtusa, Nototriche orbignyana, Nototriche ovata, Nototriche purpurascens, Nototriche pusilla, Nototriche rugosa, Nototriche sajamensis, Nototriche sulphurea,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,