Podostemum ovatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovatum
ID:
1275853
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.Philbrick & Novelo
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. Monogr. 70: 61 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275191
Common Names
- Podostemum
- Ovatum Podostemum
- Podostemum Ovatum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Podostemum ovatum (also called Ovoid Podostemum, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial plant native to the Western Ghats of India. It has small, round leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Podostemum ovatum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It can also be used as a food flavoring and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podostemum ovatum has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Podostemum ovatum is a perennial aquatic plant that can be propagated by dividing the clumps of stems or by stem cuttings. It can be grown in shallow water or in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. It is also important to keep the plant in an area that is protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Podostemum ovatum
Podostemum ovatum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Species in the Podostemum genus
Podostemum rutifolium, Podostemum irgangii, Podostemum muelleri, Podostemum distichum, Podostemum comatum, Podostemum acuminatum, Podostemum ceratophyllum, Podostemum fruticulosum, Podostemum flagelliforme, Podostemum ovatum, Podostemum saldanhanum, Podostemum scaturiginum, Podostemum weddellianum, Podostemum algaeforme, Podostemum minor,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50277365: Based on the initial data import
C. Thomas Philbrick: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.Philbrick' in the authors string.
Alejandro Novelo Retana (1951-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Novelo' in the authors string.