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ovate dillenia
Scientific Name: Dillenia ovata
Family: Dilleniaceae
Category: Dicot
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Dillenia ovata
Explore the fascinating world of Dillenia ovata, commonly known as Ovate Dillenia.
Considerations for Pets
- According to one source, Ovate Dillenia is considered unsafe for children, dogs, and cats.
Considerations for Children
- According to one source, Ovate Dillenia is considered unsafe for children, dogs, and cats.
Scientific Classification and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dillenia ovata Wall. ex Hook. f. & Thomson
- Common Name: Ovate Dillenia
- Family: Dilleniaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Dillenia ovata Wall.
- Symbol: DIOV3
Distribution and Habitat
- Shrubby Dillenia, closely related, is native to Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo.
Morphological Characteristics
- Dillenia ovata is a tree.
- Leaves are described as ovate or elliptic, measuring approximately 10-25 cm in length and 7-13 cm in width, with 18-25 nerves. Saplings may have leaves with approximately 50 nerves.
- Leaves of related species like Dillenia alata can be large, measuring 10-25 cm by 8-12 cm.
- Leaves of related species such as Dillenia philippinensis (Katmon) are leathery, shining, ovate, elliptic or oblong-ovate, about 12 to 25 centimeters long, and coarsely toothed at the margins.
Quirky Facts
- One blanagram (anagram formed by substituting one letter) of "OVATE DILLENIA" is "ALLIENATED".