Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferruginea
ID:
390587

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 335 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389919



Common Names

  • Ferrugineous Ouratea
  • Ferrugineous Ouratea Tree
  • Ferrugineous Ouratea Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ochna ferruginea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cercouratea ferruginea Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Ouratea ferruginea (also called Ouratea ferruginea, 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 ferruginea has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea ferruginea has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea ferruginea 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 ferruginea

Ouratea ferruginea can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ouratea ferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea ferruginea?

Ouratea ferruginea

What is the common name of Ouratea ferruginea?

Ferruginous Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea ferruginea?

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