Ouratea pulverulenta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 111. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390407
Common Names
- Ouratea Pulverulenta
- Pulverulent Ouratea
- Pulverulent Ouratea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea pulverulenta (also called Pulverulent Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub found in Bolivia. It has white flowers and its leaves are simple and alternate. It is found in dry savannas and woodlands, and is endemic to Bolivia.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea pulverulenta 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 pulverulenta has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea pulverulenta is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Ouratea pulverulenta
Ouratea pulverulenta is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea pulverulenta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea pulverulenta?
Ouratea pulverulenta
What is the family of Ouratea pulverulenta?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea pulverulenta 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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2400477: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.