Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovatifolia
ID:
1035787

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rusby) S.Beck

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035125



Common Names

  • Agalinis ovatifolia
  • Agalinis
  • Ovatifolia


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Description

Agalinis ovatifolia (also called Ovate-Leaved Agalinis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States, and is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white or pinkish in color.

Uses & Benefits

Agalinis ovatifolia is a popular ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agalinis ovatifolia has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agalinis ovatifolia is a fern native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic fern that grows on trees and rocks in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a greenhouse or terrarium.

Where to Find Agalinis ovatifolia

Agalinis ovatifolia is native to the southeastern United States, from Louisiana to Virginia. It is found in moist habitats such as wet meadows, marshes, and swamps.

Species in the Agalinis genus

Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii, Agalinis pulchella, Agalinis purpurea, Agalinis ramosissima, Agalinis ramulifera, Agalinis reflexidens, Agalinis scarlatina, Agalinis schwackeana, Agalinis setacea,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100354106: Based on the initial data import
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Stephan Georg Beck (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Beck' in the authors string.