Ouratea tristis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Whitef.
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 280 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087244
Common Names
- Ouratea tristis
- Sad Ouratea
- Tristis Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea tristis (also called Red Ouratea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, specifically Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, and Bolivia. It is commonly found in tropical rainforests, dry forests, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea tristis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea tristis has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea tristis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Ouratea tristis
Ouratea tristis is native to the tropical 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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-22800723: Based on the initial data import
Caroline Whitefoord (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitef.' in the authors string.