Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Commelin. Ind. : 24 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388141
Common Names
- Dictyospermum ovatum
- Ovate Dictyospermum
- Ovate-leaf Dictyospermum
Synonyms
- Aneilema ovatum Wall. ex C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Aneilema subovatum Ridl. [unknown]
- Commelina ovata Steud. [unknown]
- Dictyospermum subovatum (Ridl.) J.K.Morton [unknown]
Description
Dictyospermum ovatum (also called Ovoid Dictyospermum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine grasslands and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dictyospermum ovatum is a flowering plant native to New Zealand. It is a popular ornamental plant, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments, including headaches, skin problems, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dictyospermum ovatum has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dictyospermum ovatum is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in spring or autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Dictyospermum ovatum
Dictyospermum ovatum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and France.
Dictyospermum ovatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dictyospermum ovatum?
Dictyospermum ovatum
What is the common name of Dictyospermum ovatum?
Ovate Watergrass
What is the habitat of Dictyospermum ovatum?
It is found in shallow water, marshes, and wet meadows
Species in the Dictyospermum genus
Species in the Commelinaceae family
Aetheolirion stenolobium,
Amischotolype glabrata,
Amischotolype gracilis,
Amischotolype griffithii,
Amischotolype hispida,
Amischotolype hookeri,
Amischotolype irritans,
Amischotolype laxiflora,
Amischotolype marginata,
Amischotolype mollissima,
Amischotolype monosperma,
Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza,
Amischotolype tenuis,
Amischotolype barbarossa,
Amischotolype divaricata,
Amischotolype dolichandra,
Amischotolype hirsuta,
Amischotolype leiocarpa,
Amischotolype lobata,
Amischotolype parvifructa,
Amischotolype pedicellata,
Amischotolype rostrata,
Amischotolype strigosa,
Amischotolype welzeniana,
Aneilema acuminatum,
Aneilema aequinoctiale,
Aneilema alatum,
Aneilema angolense,
Aneilema aparine,
Aneilema arenicola,
Aneilema benadirense,
Aneilema beniniense,
Aneilema biflorum,
Aneilema brasiliense,
Aneilema brenanianum,
Aneilema brunneospermum,
Aneilema calceolus,
Aneilema chrysopogon,
Aneilema clarkei,
Aneilema dispermum,
Aneilema dregeanum,
Aneilema forskaolii,
Aneilema gillettii,
Aneilema grandibracteolatum,
Aneilema hirtum,
Aneilema hockii,
Aneilema homblei,
Aneilema indehiscens,
Aneilema johnstonii,
Aneilema lamuense,