Ouratea nervosa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 332 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001279072
Common Names
- Ouratea nervosa
- Nervous Ouratea
- Nervous Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea nervosa (also called Nervous Ouratea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Ochnaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that typically grows to a height of 2–5 m. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, wet forests, and tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea nervosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for wildlife. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures that are believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea nervosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea nervosa is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in a warm, sunny location. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Transplanting of seedlings should be done when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Ouratea nervosa
Ouratea nervosa can be found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica.
Ouratea nervosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea nervosa?
Ouratea nervosa
What is the common name of Ouratea nervosa?
Nervosa Ouratea
What is the family of Ouratea nervosa?
Ochnaceae
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 tro-50301902: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.