Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pintoi
ID:
391060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sastre

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 74: 501 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390392

Common Names

  • Ouratea Pintoi
  • Pinto's Ouratea
  • Pinto's Ouratea Tree

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Description

Ouratea pintoi (also called Pintoi Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea pintoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea pintoi has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea pintoi 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 pintoi

Ouratea pintoi is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.

Ouratea pintoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea pintoi?

Ouratea pintoi

What are the common names of Ouratea pintoi?

Giant Ouratea and giant oleander

What is the growth habit of Ouratea pintoi?

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