Ouratea septentrionalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
ksu
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 353 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390179
Common Names
- Septentrionalis Ouratea
- Septentrionalis Ouratea Tree
- Septentrionalis Ouratea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea septentrionalis (also called Northern 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 septentrionalis 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 septentrionalis 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 septentrionalis 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 septentrionalis
Ouratea septentrionalis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ouratea septentrionalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea septentrionalis?
Ouratea septentrionalis
What is the common name of Ouratea septentrionalis?
Northern Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea septentrionalis?
It is found in wet, lowland forests of 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
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177646-2: Based on the initial data import