Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
ocellata
ID:
722164

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.B.Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 45: 197 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721497

Common Names

  • Ocellata Heteropterys
  • Ocellata Bush-Cherry
  • Ocellata

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Description

Heteropterys ocellata (also called Heteropterys ocellata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It grows in wet forests, at elevations of 500–2,000 m. It has yellow flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Heteropterys ocellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets, mats, and other handicrafts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heteropterys ocellata is a small, yellow, fragrant flower. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heteropterys ocellata can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Heteropterys ocellata

Heteropterys ocellata is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Heteropterys ocellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heteropterys ocellata?

Heteropterys ocellata

What is the common name of Heteropterys ocellata?

Heteropterys ocellata

What is the natural habitat of Heteropterys ocellata?

Tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Heteropterys genus

Heteropterys complicata, Heteropterys ovata, Heteropterys admirabilis, Heteropterys alata, Heteropterys aliciae, Heteropterys amplexicaulis, Heteropterys andersonii, Heteropterys arenaria, Heteropterys argyrophaea, Heteropterys atabapensis, Heteropterys aureonitens, Heteropterys ayacuchensis, Heteropterys banksiifolia, Heteropterys berteroana, Heteropterys bicolor, Heteropterys brachiata, Heteropterys brasiliensis, Heteropterys bullata, Heteropterys byrsonimifolia, Heteropterys campestris, Heteropterys capixaba, Heteropterys chrysophylla, Heteropterys cochleosperma, Heteropterys coleoptera, Heteropterys coriacea, Heteropterys corumbensis, Heteropterys cristata, Heteropterys cuatrecasasii, Heteropterys dichromocalyx, Heteropterys discolor, Heteropterys dumetorum, Heteropterys eglandulosa, Heteropterys escalloniifolia, Heteropterys fluminensis, Heteropterys fragilis, Heteropterys glabra, Heteropterys glazioviana, Heteropterys grandiflora, Heteropterys huberi, Heteropterys hypericifolia, Heteropterys intermedia, Heteropterys jardimii, Heteropterys krapovickasii, Heteropterys laurentii, Heteropterys laurifolia, Heteropterys leona, Heteropterys leschenaultiana, Heteropterys lindleyana, Heteropterys lonicerifolia, Heteropterys macradena,

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,