Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
tro
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 3: 11 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264815
Common Names
- Ouratea Jaliscensis
- Jalisco Ouratea
- Jalisco Ouratea Tree
Description
Ouratea jaliscensis (also called Jalisco Ouratea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is a shrub with evergreen leaves, and its flowers are yellow in color. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea jaliscensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ouratea jaliscensis are small, yellow, and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea jaliscensis is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ouratea jaliscensis
Ouratea jaliscensis is native to Mexico.
Ouratea jaliscensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea jaliscensis?
Ouratea jaliscensis
What is the common name of Ouratea jaliscensis?
Jalisco Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea jaliscensis?
Tropical rainforests
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