Ouratea platicaulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51: 408 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390388
Common Names
- Ouratea Platicaulis
- Platicaulis Ouratea
- Platicaulis Ouratea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea platicaulis (also called Platicaulis 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 platicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea platicaulis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea platicaulis 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 platicaulis
Ouratea platicaulis is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea platicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea platicaulis?
Ouratea platicaulis
What are the common names of Ouratea platicaulis?
Giant Ouratea and giant oleander
What is the growth habit of Ouratea platicaulis?
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-2400444: Based on the initial data import
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.