Ouratea pseudogigantophylla - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
ksu
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 28: 120 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390376
Common Names
- Ouratea Pseudogigantophylla
- Pseudogigantophylla Ouratea
- Pseudogigantophylla Ouratea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea pseudogigantophylla (also called Pseudogigantophylla 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 pseudogigantophylla is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea pseudogigantophylla is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea pseudogigantophylla 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 pseudogigantophylla
Ouratea pseudogigantophylla is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea pseudogigantophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea pseudogigantophylla?
Ouratea pseudogigantophylla
What is the common name of Ouratea pseudogigantophylla?
Pseudogigantophylla Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea pseudogigantophylla?
Tropical rainforests of South America
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
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075393-1: Based on the initial data import