Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 310 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390422
Common Names
- Ouratea Nitida
- Shiny Ouratea
- Shiny Ouratea Tree
Synonyms
- Ochna nitida Sw. [unknown]
- Trichouratea nitida Tiegh. [unknown]
- Gomphia nitida Vahl [unknown]
- Ouratea panamica Tiegh. [unknown]
- Ouratea cubensis Urb. [unknown]
Description
Ouratea nitida (also called Nitid Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea nitida has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea nitida is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Ouratea nitida
Ouratea nitida is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea nitida?
Ouratea nitida
What is the family of Ouratea nitida?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea nitida found?
South America
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