Ouratea scottii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46(4): 309. 1994
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001232757
Common Names
- Scottii Ouratea
- Scottii Ouratea Tree
- Scottii Ouratea Fruit
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea scottii (also called Scott's Ouratea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a small tree or shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea scottii is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces showy yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea scottii has small, yellowish-green flowers and round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea scottii can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Ouratea scottii
Ouratea scottii is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Ouratea scottii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea scottii?
Ouratea scottii
What are the common names of Ouratea scottii?
Common names of Ouratea scottii include the Scott's ouratea and the Scott's ouratea tree.
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea scottii?
Ouratea scottii is native to tropical forests in Central and 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 tro-50072117: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.