Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
1087669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 326 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087007



Common Names

  • Ouratea Ovalis
  • Oval Ouratea
  • Ovalis Ouratea


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Description

Ouratea ovalis (also called Oval Ouratea, Oval-leaved Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It has an oval-shaped leaf with a pointed tip and a smooth margin. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea and other digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Ouratea ovalis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seed of Ouratea ovalis is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Ouratea ovalis are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea ovalis is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in the Amazon rainforest. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ouratea ovalis

Ouratea ovalis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

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