Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
discophora
ID:
390569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 4: 53 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389901

Common Names

  • Discophora Ouratea
  • Discophora Ouratea
  • Discophora Ouratea

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Synonyms

  • Ouratea discophora pervenulosa Maguire & Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Ouratea discophora (also called Ouratea discophora, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. The leaves are oblong to elliptic in shape and are dark green in color.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea discophora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also known to be a good source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea discophora has small, yellow-green flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea discophora can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Ouratea discophora

Ouratea discophora is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of the world.

Ouratea discophora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea discophora?

Ouratea discophora

What is the common name of Ouratea discophora?

Discophora Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea discophora?

Tropical rainforest

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