Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
832874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nakai

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 31: 104 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000832209



Common Names

  • Forsythia ovata
  • Oval-leaved Forsythia
  • Oval Forsythia


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Description

Forsythia ovata (also called Oval-leaved Forsythia, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Korea. It typically grows to a height of 6-10 feet and has bright yellow flowers that bloom in early spring. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is often found in woodlands, forest edges, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Forsythia ovata is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating coughs and colds, and for its edible fruit.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Forsythia ovata has bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Forsythia ovata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium such as sand or perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown until they are ready to be planted in the garden.

Where to Find Forsythia ovata

Forsythia ovata is native to Japan and Korea.

Forsythia ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Forsythia ovata?

Forsythia ovata

What is the natural habitat of Forsythia ovata?

Forsythia ovata is native to China and Japan.

What type of soil does Forsythia ovata prefer?

Forsythia ovata prefers moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

Takenoshin Nakai (1882-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nakai' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:608896-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].