Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre & Offroy
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 90 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346275
Common Names
- Ouratea pilinervosa
- Pilinervosa Ouratea
- Pilinervosa Ouratea Plant
Description
Ouratea pilinervosa (also called Pilinervosa Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in wet forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 5 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea pilinervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea pilinervosa has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea pilinervosa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Ouratea pilinervosa
Ouratea pilinervosa can be found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil.
Ouratea pilinervosa FAQ
What type of plant is Ouratea pilinervosa?
Ouratea pilinervosa is a species of flowering plant in the Ochnaceae family.
Where does Ouratea pilinervosa grow?
Ouratea pilinervosa is native to Brazil.
What is the lifespan of Ouratea pilinervosa?
Ouratea pilinervosa is an evergreen shrub with a lifespan of several years.
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
Bérangère Offroy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Offroy' in the authors string.