Ouratea rorida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 115. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390167
Common Names
- Ouratea rorida
- Rorida Ouratea
- Ouratea Rorida
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea rorida (also called Rorida Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands, and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. Its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and its flowers are white or yellowish-white.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea rorida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea rorida has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and ovoid. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea rorida is a tropical plant that is native to South America and is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is susceptible to root rot, so it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining.
Where to Find Ouratea rorida
Ouratea rorida can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ouratea rorida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea rorida?
Ouratea rorida
What is the common name of Ouratea rorida?
Rorida Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea rorida?
It is found in tropical rainforests 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2400151: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.