Ouratea ramifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiegh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 8, 16: 261 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390402
Common Names
- Ouratea Ramifera
- Bearing-Branches Ouratea
- Bearing-Branches Ouratea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea ramifera (also called Ramifera 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 ramifera 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 ramifera has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea ramifera 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 ramifera
Ouratea ramifera is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea ramifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea ramifera?
Ouratea ramifera
What is the family of Ouratea ramifera?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea ramifera found?
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
Philippe Édouard Léon Van Tieghem (1839-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tiegh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177629-2: Based on the initial data import