Ouratea xerophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
ksu
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 28(41): 171 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390139
Common Names
- Ouratea xerophila
- Xerophilous Ouratea
- Xerophilous Ouratea
Searching for Ouratea xerophila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea xerophila (also called Xerophilic Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Colombia. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea xerophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea xerophila 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.
Searching for Ouratea xerophila? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea xerophila is a tropical shrub that is native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use a rooting hormone and keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Ouratea xerophila prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Ouratea xerophila
Ouratea xerophila is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia.
Ouratea xerophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea xerophila?
Ouratea xerophila
What is the common name of Ouratea xerophila?
Xerophila Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea xerophila?
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
References
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177678-2: Based on the initial data import