Ruagea ovalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harms
Source:
tro
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 428 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001083760
Common Names
- Ruagea ovalis
- Ovalis Ruagea
- Ruagea Ovalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruagea ovalis (also called Oval Ruagea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to tropical Africa. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are elliptic to ovate and its flowers are white and fragrant. It is found in moist, evergreen forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Ruagea ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source, and its leaves are used for making tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruagea ovalis has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Ruagea ovalis is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Ruagea genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20400989: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.