Ouratea culminicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 51: 65 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389943
Common Names
- Ouratea culminicola
- Culminicola Ouratea
- Ouratea Culminicola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea culminicola (also called Culminicola 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 culminicola 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 culminicola 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 culminicola 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 culminicola prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Ouratea culminicola
Ouratea culminicola is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Ouratea culminicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea culminicola?
Ouratea culminicola
What is the common name of Ouratea culminicola?
Culminicola Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea culminicola?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2399808: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.