Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
1087660

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tiegh.

Source:
tro

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 8, 16: 255 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086998



Common Names

  • Ouratea Latifolia
  • Broadleaf Ouratea
  • Latifolia Ouratea


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Description

Ouratea latifolia (also called Broadleaf Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea and other digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ouratea latifolia are white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are dark green and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea latifolia is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in the Amazon rainforest. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ouratea latifolia

Ouratea latifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

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