Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
646768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Compan. Bot. Mag. 2: 23 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000646100



Common Names

  • Ovate Diclis
  • Diclis ovata
  • Ovate Snakeherb


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Description

Diclis ovata (also called Ovate Diclis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of long, narrow, and slightly hairy leaves. It grows in moist habitats such as riverbanks and lake shores.

Uses & Benefits

Diclis ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diclis ovata is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diclis ovata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division is best done in spring or autumn. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Diclis ovata

Diclis ovata can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Diclis ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diclis ovata?

Diclis ovata

What is the common name of Diclis ovata?

Unknown

What type of plant is Diclis ovata?

Herb

Species in the Scrophulariaceae family

Alonsoa acutifolia, Alonsoa auriculata, Alonsoa caulialata, Alonsoa hirsuta, Alonsoa honoraria, Alonsoa linearis, Alonsoa meridionalis, Alonsoa minor, Alonsoa pallida, Alonsoa peduncularis, Alonsoa serrata, Alonsoa unilabiata, Ameroglossum pernambucense, Ameroglossum manoel-felixii, Ameroglossum alatum, Ameroglossum asperifolium, Ameroglossum bicolor, Ameroglossum fulniorum, Ameroglossum genaroanum, Ameroglossum intermedium, Ameroglossum xukuruorum, Androya decaryi, Antherothamnus pearsonii, Anticharis arabica, Anticharis ebracteata, Anticharis glandulosa, Anticharis imbricata, Anticharis inflata, Anticharis juncea, Anticharis scoparia, Anticharis senegalensis, Anticharis namibensis, Anticharis kaokoensis, Anticharis angolensis, Aptosimum albomarginatum, Aptosimum arenarium, Aptosimum decumbens, Aptosimum elongatum, Aptosimum eriocephalum, Aptosimum glandulosum, Aptosimum gossweileri, Aptosimum indivisum, Aptosimum lineare, Aptosimum marlothii, Aptosimum molle, Aptosimum neglectum, Aptosimum patulum, Aptosimum procumbens, Aptosimum pumilum, Aptosimum spinescens,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801959-1: 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].