Obovate is a term used to describe a leaf that is widest at the tip and gradually narrows towards the base. Some synonyms for obovate leaf include spathulate, oblong, ovate, and lanceolate. Spathulate leaves are broader at the apex and taper towards the base. Oblong leaves are rectangular in shape and longer than they are wide. Ovate leaves are wider in the middle and taper towards the ends, while lanceolate leaves are narrow and elliptical with pointed tips. Synonyms for obovate leaves can be helpful when attempting to describe specific leaf shapes or identifying plant species.