Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucens
ID:
390949

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 350 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390281



Common Names

  • Ouratea lucens
  • Lucens Ouratea
  • Lucens Ourate


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Synonyms

  • Ochna guatemalensis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ochna lucens Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ouratea wrightii L.Riley [unknown]
  • Ouratea stenobotrys L.Riley [unknown]
  • Ouratea guatemalensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Ouratea isthmica L.Riley [unknown]
  • Ouratea podogyna Donn.Sm. [unknown]
  • Ouratea podocarpa Sprague & L.Riley [unknown]
  • Ouratea peckii L.Riley [unknown]
  • Stenouratea wrightii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Cercouratea lucens Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Gomphia guatemalensis Engl. ex T.Brigham. [unknown]
  • Gomphia lucens Kunth [unknown]
  • Ouratea lucens podogyna (Donn.Sm.) L.O.Williams [unknown]
  • Ouratea ligans Dwyer [unknown]

Description

Ouratea lucens (also called Shining 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 lucens 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

Ouratea lucens has yellow flowers with five petals and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea lucens is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Ouratea lucens

Ouratea lucens can be found in tropical Africa and India.

Ouratea lucens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea lucens?

Ouratea lucens

What is the family of Ouratea lucens?

Ochnaceae

Where is Ouratea lucens 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