Ouratea acicularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.G.Chacon & K.Yamam.
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Novon 18: 398 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001285564
Common Names
- Ouratea
- Acicularis
- Ouratea Acicularis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea acicularis (also called Ouratea acicularis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 3 m in height and has a trunk diameter of up to 1 m. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate-oblong in shape. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea acicularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea acicularis is a white or yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, hard, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea acicularis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings in partial shade and water regularly.
Where to Find Ouratea acicularis
Ouratea acicularis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ouratea acicularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea acicularis?
Ouratea acicularis
What are the common names of Ouratea acicularis?
Acicularis, Needle Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea acicularis?
Mountain forests, thickets, and grasslands
Species in the Ouratea genus
Ouratea australis, Ouratea attenuata, Ouratea asisae, Ouratea brevipedicellata, Ouratea brevicalyx, Ouratea barrae, Ouratea arnoldiana, Ouratea arbobrevicalyx, Ouratea aquatica, Ouratea apurensis, Ouratea articulata, Ouratea affinis, Ouratea disticha, Ouratea duidae, Ouratea deminuta, Ouratea discophora, Ouratea fusiformis, Ouratea engleri, Ouratea ferruginea, Ouratea evoluta, Ouratea clarkii, Ouratea cinerea, Ouratea chocoensis, Ouratea chaffanjonii, Ouratea castaneifolia, Ouratea caracasana, Ouratea campos-portoi, Ouratea calophylla, Ouratea davidsei, Ouratea culminicola, Ouratea croizatii, Ouratea coccinea, Ouratea tatei, Ouratea tumacoensis, Ouratea thyrsoidea, Ouratea thonneri, Ouratea superba, Ouratea subcaudata, Ouratea subamplexicaulis, Ouratea terminalis, Ouratea vulgaris, Ouratea yapacana, Ouratea xerophila, Ouratea welwitschii, Ouratea verticillata, Ouratea valerioi, Ouratea scandens, Ouratea saulensis, Ouratea rubricyanea, Ouratea rotundipetala,
Species in the Ochnaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50328628: Based on the initial data import
Kikyo Yamamoto (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yamam.' in the authors string.
Roberta Gomes Chacon (b.1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.G.Chacon' in the authors string.