Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
1239723

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sastre

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51: 411 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239061



Common Names

  • Ouratea bahiensis
  • Bahia Ouratea
  • Bahia Tree


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Description

Ouratea bahiensis (also called Bahia Ouratea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to Brazil and is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea bahiensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and red sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a reddish-green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea bahiensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the root ball. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Ouratea bahiensis

Ouratea bahiensis can be found in Brazil, from the Amazon Basin to the Atlantic Forest.

Ouratea bahiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea bahiensis?

Ouratea bahiensis

What is the common name of Ouratea bahiensis?

Bahia Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea bahiensis?

It is native to Brazil and grows in tropical forests

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