Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Candollea 46: 395 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250326
Common Names
- Timehriensis
- Ouratea
- Mistletoe
Description
Ouratea timehriensis (also called Timehri Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea timehriensis is used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea timehriensis has small yellow flowers with white anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea timehriensis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed in late summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the fall and will germinate in the spring.
Where to Find Ouratea timehriensis
Ouratea timehriensis is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ouratea timehriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea timehriensis?
Ouratea timehriensis
What is the common name of Ouratea timehriensis?
Timehri Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea timehriensis?
It is native to Guyana, where it grows in moist forests and thickets.
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