Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Riley
Source:
tro
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 263 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232294
Common Names
- Ouratea
- Madrensis
- Ouratea Madrensis
Description
Ouratea madrensis (also called 'Madrean Ouratea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to Mexico and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea madrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea madrensis is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea madrensis is a tropical shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seeds. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate.
Where to Find Ouratea madrensis
Ouratea madrensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Ouratea madrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea madrensis?
Ouratea madrensis
What is the common name of Ouratea madrensis?
Madrean Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea madrensis?
Tropical rainforests
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