Couratari tauari - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tauari
ID:
775801
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Berg
Source:
iplants
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(1): 509 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000775134
Common Names
- Couratari tauari
- Tauari Couratari
- Tauari Couratari
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Couratari tauari (also called Tauari, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the Lecythidaceae family. It is native to the Amazon Rainforest in South America, and is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Couratari tauari is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for furniture and construction. The wood is also used for fuel and charcoal.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Couratari tauari has white, fragrant flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Couratari tauari is a fast-growing tree, reaching up to 30m in height. It is best grown in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. The seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours before sowing. Germination usually takes around 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Couratari tauari
Couratari tauari is native to Brazil.
Couratari tauari FAQ
What is the scientific name of Couratari tauari?
Couratari tauari
What is the common name of Couratari tauari?
Tauari couratari
Where is Couratari tauari native to?
Brazil
Species in the Couratari genus
Couratari asterophora, Couratari asterotricha, Couratari atrovinosa, Couratari calycina, Couratari gloriosa, Couratari guianensis, Couratari longipedicellata, Couratari macrosperma, Couratari multiflora, Couratari oblongifolia, Couratari oligantha, Couratari prancei, Couratari pyramidata, Couratari riparia, Couratari sandwithii, Couratari scottmorii, Couratari stellata, Couratari tauari, Couratari tenuicarpa,
Species in the Lecythidaceae family
Allantoma lineata, Allantoma pauciramosa, Allantoma uaupensis, Allantoma kuhlmannii, Allantoma pachyantha, Allantoma pluriflora, Allantoma decandra, Allantoma integrifolia, Asteranthos brasiliensis, Barringtonia acutangula, Barringtonia apiculata, Barringtonia ashtonii, Barringtonia asiatica, Barringtonia angusta, Barringtonia belagaensis, Barringtonia calyptrata, Barringtonia calyptrocalyx, Barringtonia conoidea, Barringtonia corneri, Barringtonia curranii, Barringtonia edulis, Barringtonia filirachis, Barringtonia fusiformis, Barringtonia gigantostachya, Barringtonia hallieri, Barringtonia havilandii, Barringtonia integrifolia, Barringtonia josephstaalensis, Barringtonia khaoluangensis, Barringtonia lanceolata, Barringtonia lauterbachii, Barringtonia longifolia, Barringtonia longipes, Barringtonia longisepala, Barringtonia macrocarpa, Barringtonia macrostachya, Barringtonia neocaledonica, Barringtonia niedenzuana, Barringtonia novae-hiberniae, Barringtonia palawanensis, Barringtonia papeh, Barringtonia papuana, Barringtonia pauciflora, Barringtonia payensiana, Barringtonia pendula, Barringtonia procera, Barringtonia pseudoglomerata, Barringtonia pterita, Barringtonia racemosa, Barringtonia reticulata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-313699: Based on the initial data import
Otto Karl Berg (1815-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Berg' in the authors string.