Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
390625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 310 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389957



Common Names

  • Ouratea coccinea
  • Coccinea Ouratea
  • Ouratea Coccinea


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Synonyms

  • Ochna coccinea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gomphia coccinea Mart. ex Engl. [unknown]

Description

Ouratea coccinea (also called Scarlet ouratea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, tuberous roots and its leaves are alternate and simple. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea coccinea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea coccinea is a tropical shrub that is native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use a rooting hormone and keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Ouratea coccinea prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ouratea coccinea

Ouratea coccinea can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Ouratea coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea coccinea?

Ouratea coccinea

What is the common name of Ouratea coccinea?

Coccinea Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea coccinea?

It is native to the Venezuelan Andes

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