Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
tro
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 4e ser., 8, 1986, section B, Adansonia no. 4: 417, fig.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250339
Description
Ouratea maasorum (also called Maas' ouratea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea maasorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea maasorum is small and yellow. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with compound leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea maasorum is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed in late summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Ouratea maasorum
Ouratea maasorum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ouratea maasorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea maasorum?
Ouratea maasorum
What is the common name of Ouratea maasorum?
Maas' Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea maasorum?
Forests in Mexico
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