Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gillyana
ID:
1087862

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Dwyer) Sandwith & Maguire

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 75: 645 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087200



Common Names

  • Ouratea gillyana
  • Gilly's Ouratea
  • Gilly Ouratea


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Description

Ouratea gillyana (also called Gilly's Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and produces white flowers in the summer. It grows in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea gillyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ouratea gillyana sub. pachypoda Maguire & Steyerm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea gillyana has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea gillyana is a small shrub native to the African continent. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Ouratea gillyana

Ouratea gillyana can be found in the tropical forests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22800580: Based on the initial data import
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.