Ouratea chaffanjonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Tiegh.) Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 56: 23 (1989):.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389927
Common Names
- Ouratea chaffanjonii
- Chaffanjonii Ouratea
- Ouratea Chaffanjonii
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- Ouratea ayacuchae Maguire & Steyerm. [unknown]
- Cercouratea chaffanjonii Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Ouratea chaffanjonii (also called Ouratea chaffanjonii, 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 chaffanjonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea chaffanjonii has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short hypocotyl.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea chaffanjonii can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is a vigorous climber and will need to be supported. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ouratea chaffanjonii
Ouratea chaffanjonii can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ouratea chaffanjonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea chaffanjonii?
Ouratea chaffanjonii
What is the common name of Ouratea chaffanjonii?
Chaffanjon's Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea chaffanjonii?
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2399777: Based on the initial data import
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.