Ouratea mazaruniensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm. & Dwyer
Source:
tro
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 67: 292 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251769
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea mazaruniensis (also called 'Mazaruni Ouratea', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1m tall. It has white flowers and is found in wet forests and near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea mazaruniensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea mazaruniensis is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea mazaruniensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly.
Where to Find Ouratea mazaruniensis
Ouratea mazaruniensis can be found in Central and South America.
Ouratea mazaruniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea mazaruniensis?
Ouratea mazaruniensis
What is the common name of Ouratea mazaruniensis?
Mazaruni Ouratea
Where is Ouratea mazaruniensis native to?
Southern Mexico and Central America
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 tro-50162521: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
John Duncan Dwyer (1915-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dwyer' in the authors string.