Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
ksu
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 333 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390159
Common Names
- Ouratea saulensis
- Saul Ouratea
- Saul Ouratea
Description
Ouratea saulensis (also called Saul Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea saulensis 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 saulensis has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea saulensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize regularly to encourage growth.
Where to Find Ouratea saulensis
Ouratea saulensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ouratea saulensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea saulensis?
Ouratea saulensis
What is the common name of Ouratea saulensis?
Saulensis Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea saulensis?
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