Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
tro
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 8: 420 (1986 publ. 1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250329
Common Names
- Bipartita
- Ouratea
- Mistletoe
Description
Ouratea bipartita (also called Bipartite Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea bipartita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea bipartita has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea bipartita is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed in late summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Ouratea bipartita
Ouratea bipartita is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ouratea bipartita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea bipartita?
Ouratea bipartita
What is the common name of Ouratea bipartita?
Two-part Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea bipartita?
Forests in Mexico
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