Ouratea rotundipetala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire & Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 51: 90 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390164
Common Names
- Ouratea rotundipetala
- Round-petalled Ouratea
- Round-petalled Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea rotundipetala (also called Round-Petal Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Colombia. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea rotundipetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a hedge plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea rotundipetala has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea rotundipetala is a tropical plant that is native to South America and is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It is susceptible to root rot, so it is important to ensure that the soil is well-draining.
Where to Find Ouratea rotundipetala
Ouratea rotundipetala can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ouratea rotundipetala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea rotundipetala?
Ouratea rotundipetala
What is the common name of Ouratea rotundipetala?
Rotundipetala Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea rotundipetala?
It is found in tropical rainforests in 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2400148: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.