Couratari oligantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligantha
ID:
775785
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 26: 411 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775118
Common Names
- Couratari oligantha
- Few-flowered Couratari
- Oligantha Couratari
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Couratari oligantha (also called Brazilian Rosewood, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Couratari oligantha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Couratari oligantha has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Couratari oligantha is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is usually by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be sown in a warm, sunny position in a well-drained soil. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Couratari oligantha
Couratari oligantha is native to Brazil.
Couratari oligantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Couratari oligantha?
Couratari oligantha
What is the common name of Couratari oligantha?
Oligantha Couratari
What is the natural habitat of Couratari oligantha?
It is found in the Andes Mountains of Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
Species in the Couratari genus
Couratari asterophora, Couratari asterotricha, Couratari atrovinosa, Couratari calycina, Couratari gloriosa, Couratari guianensis, Couratari longipedicellata, Couratari macrosperma, Couratari multiflora, Couratari oblongifolia, Couratari oligantha, Couratari prancei, Couratari pyramidata, Couratari riparia, Couratari sandwithii, Couratari scottmorii, Couratari stellata, Couratari tauari, Couratari tenuicarpa,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313684: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.