Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 307 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390256
Common Names
- Ouratea rigida
- Rigid Ouratea
- Rigid Ourate
Synonyms
- Ochna rigida Kuntze [unknown]
- Villouratea spiciformis Tiegh. [unknown]
Description
Ouratea rigida (also called Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a dense, rounded crown and dark green, glossy leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas with sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea rigida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea rigida has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea rigida is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Ouratea rigida
Ouratea rigida can be found in tropical Africa and India.
Ouratea rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea rigida?
Ouratea rigida
What is the common name of Ouratea rigida?
Rigid Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea rigida?
It is found in wet, lowland forests of Central and 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