Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patelliformis
ID:
1087762

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dwyer

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 14: 440 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087100



Common Names

  • Ouratea patelliformis
  • Dish-shaped Ouratea
  • Dish-shaped Ourate


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Description

Ouratea patelliformis (also called Patelliform Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea patelliformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ouratea patelliformis are white and bell-shaped, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round, and the seedlings are dark green and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea patelliformis is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ouratea patelliformis

Ouratea patelliformis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and 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