Ouratea rubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 8, 16: 257 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390715
Common Names
- Ouratea rubescens
- Rubescens Ouratea
- Rubescens Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea rubescens (also called Red ouratea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a short, tuberous, underground stem and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and glabrous. It grows in moist forests and meadows, and is often found in thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea rubescens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea rubescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small, dark green, and oval-shaped.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea rubescens is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F.
Where to Find Ouratea rubescens
Ouratea rubescens is native to Colombia.
Ouratea rubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea rubescens?
Ouratea rubescens
What is the common name of Ouratea rubescens?
Rubescent ouratea
What is the growth habit of Ouratea rubescens?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.
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
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177638-2: Based on the initial data import