Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1269360

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korth.) Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 39(2): 35 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268698



Common Names

  • Oval Stixis
  • Stixis ovata
  • Stixis


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Description

Stixis ovata (also called Oval Stixis, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to India and Sri Lanka. It typically grows to a height of 10-20 feet and has dark green leaves and white flowers. Its habitat includes open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Stixis ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a groundcover in shady areas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stixis ovata sub. fasciculata (King) M.Jacobs
Stixis ovata sub. ovata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stixis ovata has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stixis ovata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of some drought and can be grown in full sun. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Stixis ovata

Stixis ovata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Stixis ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stixis ovata?

Stixis ovata

What type of plant is Stixis ovata?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Stixis ovata grow?

It is native to Mexico

Species in the Resedaceae family

Borthwickia trifoliata, Caylusea abyssinica, Caylusea hexagyna, Caylusea latifolia, Forchhammeria brevipes, Forchhammeria emarginata, Forchhammeria haitiensis, Forchhammeria hintonii, Forchhammeria laxiflora, Forchhammeria longifolia, Forchhammeria macrocarpa, Forchhammeria matudae, Forchhammeria pallida, Forchhammeria polyandra, Forchhammeria sessilifolia, Forchhammeria sphaerocarpa, Forchhammeria trifoliata, Forchhammeria watsonii, Forchhammeria tamaulipana, Forchhammeria iltisii, Ochradenus spartioides, Ochradenus baccatus, Ochradenus arabicus, Ochradenus harsusiticus, Ochradenus somalensis, Ochradenus gifrii, Ochradenus socotranus, Oligomeris subulata, Oligomeris linifolia, Oligomeris dipetala, Oligomeris dregeana, Randonia africana, Reseda alba, Reseda alopecuros, Reseda alphonsi, Reseda amblyocarpa, Reseda arabica, Reseda anatolica, Reseda urnigera, Reseda tomentosa, Reseda undata, Reseda tymphaea, Reseda villosa, Reseda virgata, Reseda viridis, Reseda tefedestica, Reseda germanicopolitana, Reseda glauca, Reseda elata, Reseda duriaeana,

References

Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148095-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.