Ouratea lajaensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Novon 11(1): 105. 2001
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390293
Common Names
- Ouratea lajaensis
- Laja Ouratea
- Laja Ourate
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea lajaensis (also called Laja Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon Basin, the Guianas, and the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in lowland tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea lajaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea lajaensis has yellow flowers with five petals and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are long and thin with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea lajaensis is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Ouratea lajaensis
Ouratea lajaensis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Ouratea lajaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea lajaensis?
Ouratea lajaensis
What is the family of Ouratea lajaensis?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea lajaensis found?
Brazil
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-2400320: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.