Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orbignyana
ID:
1087668

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tiegh.) Liesner

Source:
tro

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: 1257 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087006

Common Names

  • Ouratea Orbignyana
  • Orbigny's Ouratea
  • Orbignyana Ouratea

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Description

Ouratea orbignyana (also called Orbigny's Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea orbignyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea and other digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Ouratea orbignyana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Seed: The seed of Ouratea orbignyana is small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Ouratea orbignyana are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea orbignyana is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in the Amazon rainforest. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ouratea orbignyana

Ouratea orbignyana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, and China.

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-22800119: Based on the initial data import
Ron L. Liesner (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liesner' in the authors string.
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.