Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
1333818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sastre & Offroy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 82 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346272



Common Names

  • Ouratea angustissima
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Description

Ouratea angustissima (also called Angustissima Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in wet forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 5 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea angustissima has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea angustissima is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ouratea angustissima

Ouratea angustissima is native to Brazil and can be found in the wild in the states of Amazonas and Pará.

Ouratea angustissima FAQ

What type of plant is Ouratea angustissima?

Ouratea angustissima is a species of flowering plant in the Ochnaceae family.

Where does Ouratea angustissima grow?

Ouratea angustissima is native to Brazil.

What is the lifespan of Ouratea angustissima?

Ouratea angustissima is an evergreen shrub with a lifespan of several years.

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

Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.
Bérangère Offroy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Offroy' in the authors string.