Ouratea retrorsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 89 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507721
Common Names
- Ouratea retrorsa
- Retrorse Ouratea
- Retrorse Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea retrorsa (also called Retrorse Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It is found in dry forests and is characterized by small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea retrorsa is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea retrorsa is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea retrorsa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ouratea retrorsa
Ouratea retrorsa can be found in the dry forests of South America.
Ouratea retrorsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea retrorsa?
Ouratea retrorsa
What are the common names of Ouratea retrorsa?
Retrorsa ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea retrorsa?
Tropical and subtropical forests in 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
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080939-1: Based on the initial data import