Ouratea pyrifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 96: 45 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390411
Common Names
- Ouratea Pyrifera
- Fruit-Bearing Ouratea
- Fruit-Bearing Ouratea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea pyrifera (also called Pyriferous 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 pyrifera 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 pyrifera 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 pyrifera 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 pyrifera
Ouratea pyrifera is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea pyrifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea pyrifera?
Ouratea pyrifera
What is the family of Ouratea pyrifera?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea pyrifera 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
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177627-2: Based on the initial data import