Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
soderstromii
ID:
390853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sastre

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 248 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390185



Common Names

  • Soderstrom's Ouratea
  • Soderstrom Ouratea
  • Soderstrom's Ouratea Tree


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Description

Ouratea soderstromii (also called Soderstrom's 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 soderstromii 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

The flower of Ouratea soderstromii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea soderstromii 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 soderstromii

Ouratea soderstromii is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Ouratea soderstromii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea soderstromii?

Ouratea soderstromii

What is the common name of Ouratea soderstromii?

Soderstrom's Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea soderstromii?

Dry forests and scrublands

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