Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
390814

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 349 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390146



Common Names

  • Ouratea verticillata
  • Verticillate Ouratea
  • Verticillate Ouratea


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Synonyms

  • Ochna verticillata Vell. [unknown]
  • Ouratea marginata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Polyouratea subverticillata Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Gomphia subverticillata Erhard [unknown]
  • Gomphia verticillata Planch. [unknown]

Description

Ouratea verticillata (also called Whorled Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea verticillata has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea verticillata has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea verticillata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize regularly to encourage growth.

Where to Find Ouratea verticillata

Ouratea verticillata is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia.

Ouratea verticillata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea verticillata?

Ouratea verticillata

What is the common name of Ouratea verticillata?

Verticillata Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea verticillata?

It is found in tropical rainforests in 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