Mitella ovalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
1136059
Status:
valid
Authors:
Greene
Source:
tro
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Pittonia 1: 32 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001135397
Common Names
- Mitella ovalis
- Ovalis Mitella
- Oval Mitella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mitella ovalis (also called 'Oval-leaved miterwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has small, white flowers and toothed leaves. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Mitella ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mitella ovalis has small, white flowers that are clustered in a tight head. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mitella ovalis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered position outdoors. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Mitella ovalis
Mitella ovalis can be found in moist forests and meadows in North America, from Alaska to California and east to the Great Lakes region and New England.
Species in the Mitella genus
Mitella yoshinagae, Mitella integripetala, Mitella inamii, Mitella furusei, Mitella kiusiana, Mitella doiana, Mitella koshiensis, Mitella caulescens, Mitella acerina, Mitella stylosa, Mitella pauciflora, Mitella nuda, Mitella diphylla, Mitella ovalis, Mitella trifida, Mitella breweri, Mitella diversifolia, Mitella intermedia, Mitella pentandra, Mitella stauropetala, Mitella formosana, Mitella amamiana, Mitella japonica,
Species in the Saxifragaceae family
Astilbe amabilis, Astilbe apoensis, Astilbe biternata, Astilbe crenatiloba, Astilbe formosa, Astilbe glaberrima, Astilbe grandis, Astilbe hachijoensis, Astilbe japonica, Astilbe khasiana, Astilbe longicarpa, Astilbe longipilosa, Astilbe macrocarpa, Astilbe macroflora, Astilbe microphylla, Astilbe okuyamae, Astilbe papuana, Astilbe philippinensis, Astilbe photeinophylla, Astilbe platyphylla, Astilbe rivularis, Astilbe rubra, Astilbe shikokiana, Astilbe simplicifolia, Astilbe thunbergii, Astilbe tsushimensis, Astilbe longipedicellata, Astilboides tabularis, Bensoniella oregona, Bergenia ciliata, Bergenia crassifolia, Bergenia emeiensis, Bergenia hissarica, Bergenia pacumbis, Bergenia purpurascens, Bergenia scopulosa, Bergenia stracheyi, Bergenia tianquanensis, Bergenia ugamica, Bolandra californica, Bolandra oregana, Boykinia aconitifolia, Boykinia intermedia, Boykinia lycoctonifolia, Boykinia major, Boykinia occidentalis, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia rotundifolia, Boykinia richardsonii, Boykinia cincinnata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-29100137: Based on the initial data import
Edward Lee Greene (1843-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Greene' in the authors string.