Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 247 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389879
Common Names
- Articulate Ouratea
- Articulate Ouratea
- Articulate Ouratea
Description
Ouratea articulata (also called Ouratea articulata, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. The leaves are oblong to elliptic in shape and are dark green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea articulata 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
Ouratea articulata has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea articulata 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 articulata
Ouratea articulata is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.
Ouratea articulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea articulata?
Ouratea articulata
What is the common name of Ouratea articulata?
Jointed Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea articulata?
Tropical rainforest
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