Ouratea ornata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 51: 82 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390453
Common Names
- Ornate Ouratea
- Ornate Ouratea Tree
- Ornate Ouratea Shrub
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea ornata (also called Ornate 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 ornata 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 ornata has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea ornata is a tropical plant that is 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 is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It is also drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ouratea ornata
Ouratea ornata is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Ouratea ornata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea ornata?
Ouratea ornata
What are the common names of Ouratea ornata?
Giant Ouratea and giant oleander
What is the growth habit of Ouratea ornata?
It is a large shrub or small tree with a rounded crown
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-2400542: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.