Ouratea multibracteata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm. ex Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 108. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390427
Common Names
- Multi-bracted Ouratea
- Multi-bracted Ouratea Tree
- Multi-bracted Ouratea Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea multibracteata (also called Multibract Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea multibracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea multibracteata has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea multibracteata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Ouratea multibracteata
Ouratea multibracteata is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea multibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea multibracteata?
Ouratea multibracteata
What is the family of Ouratea multibracteata?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea multibracteata found?
South 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 kew-2400504: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.