Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oleifolia
ID:
391114

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 325 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390446



Common Names

  • Olive Ouratea
  • Olive Ouratea Tree
  • Olive Ouratea Shrub


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Synonyms

  • Ochna oleifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Trichouratea oleifolia Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Gomphia oleifolia A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Trichouratea oleaefolia (A.St.-Hil.) Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Ochna oleaefolia (A.St.-Hil.) Kunze [unknown]
  • Gomphia oleaefolia monstrosa A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Ouratea oleaefolia subvelutina (Planch.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Ouratea oleifolia (also called Oleiferous 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 oleifolia 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 oleifolia has small white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ouratea oleifolia: This plant is best grown in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Ouratea oleifolia

Ouratea oleifolia is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Ouratea oleifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea oleifolia?

Ouratea oleifolia

What is the family of Ouratea oleifolia?

Ochnaceae

Where is Ouratea oleifolia 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