Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild. & T.Durand
Source:
cmp
Year:
1899
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique , Compt. Rend. 38: 30 (1899)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389868
Common Names
- Arnold's Ouratea
- Arnold's Ouratea
- Arnold's Ouratea
Synonyms
- Ouratea barteri Hutch. & Dalziel [unknown]
- Ouratea vanderystii De Wild. [unknown]
- Ouratea longipes T.Durand & H.Durand [unknown]
- Ouratea quintasii (Tiegh.) Exell [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum arnoldianum Tiegh. [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum barteri Tiegh. [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum viancini Tiegh. [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum thollonii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum longipes Tiegh. [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum quintasi Tiegh. [unknown]
- Spongopyrena staudtii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum arnoldianum arnoldianum [unknown]
- Rhabdophyllum staudtii Tiegh. [unknown]
- Ouratea staudtii (Tiegh.) Keay [unknown]
Description
Ouratea arnoldiana (also called Arnold's ouratea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, tuberous roots and its leaves are alternate and simple. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea arnoldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to be a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea arnoldiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea arnoldiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Ouratea arnoldiana
Ouratea arnoldiana is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
Ouratea arnoldiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea arnoldiana?
Ouratea arnoldiana
What is the common name of Ouratea arnoldiana?
Arnold's Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea arnoldiana?
Tropical rainforests
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