Ouratea larae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 26: 129 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390712
Common Names
- Ouratea larae
- Larae Ouratea
- Larae Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea larae (also called Larae ouratea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a woody stem and produces small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests, riverbanks, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea larae is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ouratea larae are small and yellow, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea larae is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.
Where to Find Ouratea larae
Ouratea larae is native to Colombia.
Ouratea larae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea larae?
Ouratea larae
What is the common name of Ouratea larae?
Lara's ouratea
What is the growth habit of Ouratea larae?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
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-2401620: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.