Ouratea candelabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 124 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507718
Common Names
- Ouratea candelabra
- Candelabra Ouratea
- Candelabra Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea candelabra (also called Candelabra Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It is found in dry forests and is characterized by small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea candelabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, diuretic, and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea candelabra is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea candelabra is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It can be grown from seed, and prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F. It can be propagated by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Ouratea candelabra
Ouratea candelabra can be found in the dry forests of South America.
Ouratea candelabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea candelabra?
Ouratea candelabra
What are the common names of Ouratea candelabra?
Candelabra ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea candelabra?
Tropical and subtropical forests in South America
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075394-1: Based on the initial data import