Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polygyna
ID:
1250993

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 342 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250331



Common Names

  • Polygyna
  • Ouratea
  • Mistletoe


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Description

Ouratea polygyna (also called Polygynous Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea polygyna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea polygyna has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea polygyna is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed in late summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.

Where to Find Ouratea polygyna

Ouratea polygyna is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ouratea polygyna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea polygyna?

Ouratea polygyna

What is the common name of Ouratea polygyna?

Many-stamened Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea polygyna?

Forests in Mexico

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