Ouratea heterobracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 108. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390335
Common Names
- Heterobracteata Ouratea
- Heterobracteata Wild Ouratea
- Heterobracteata Dioscorea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea heterobracteata (also called Variable-bracted Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon Basin, the Guianas, and the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in lowland tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea heterobracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea heterobracteata is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and two small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea heterobracteata is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Ouratea heterobracteata
Ouratea heterobracteata is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Ouratea heterobracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea heterobracteata?
Ouratea heterobracteata
What is the family of Ouratea heterobracteata?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea heterobracteata found?
Brazil
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-2400378: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.