Ouratea paraguayensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassl. ex Sastre & Offroy
Source:
tro
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 31: 90 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038985
Common Names
- Ouratea paraguayensis
- Paraguayensis Ouratea
- Paraguayensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea paraguayensis (also called Paraguayan Ouratea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Ochnaceae family. It is native to South America. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea paraguayensis is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a food source and for making rope, baskets, and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea paraguayensis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, bell-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea paraguayensis is a shrub species native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and allow it to dry for a few days before planting it in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Ouratea paraguayensis
Ouratea paraguayensis is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
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-100363120: Based on the initial data import
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.
Bérangère Offroy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Offroy' in the authors string.