Ouratea fusiformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 113. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000389912
Common Names
- Fusiform Ouratea
- Fusiform Ouratea Tree
- Fusiform Ouratea Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea fusiformis (also called Ouratea fusiformis, 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 fusiformis 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 fusiformis 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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Ouratea fusiformis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered spot, as it can be damaged by strong winds. It is a vigorous climber and will need to be supported. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ouratea fusiformis
Ouratea fusiformis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ouratea fusiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea fusiformis?
Ouratea fusiformis
What is the common name of Ouratea fusiformis?
Fusiform Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea fusiformis?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2399747: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.