Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cataniapoensis
ID:
1318734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aymard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 23(2): 133, fig. 1. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331188



Common Names

  • Ouratea cataniapoensis
  • Cataniapoensis Ouratea
  • Cataniapoensis Ourate


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Description

Ouratea cataniapoensis (also called Cataniapo Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a stem that is up to 1 meter tall and white flowers that are up to 2 cm in diameter. It grows in sunny and humid habitats, such as savannas and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea cataniapoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea cataniapoensis has small, yellow flowers, which are borne in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea cataniapoensis is a shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by cuttings. The cuttings should be planted in a potting mix that is slightly moist and kept in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ouratea cataniapoensis

Ouratea cataniapoensis is native to Brazil.

Ouratea cataniapoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea cataniapoensis?

Ouratea cataniapoensis

What is the common name of Ouratea cataniapoensis?

Cataniapoensis Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea cataniapoensis?

It is found in humid, montane forests in Central and 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

Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.