Ouratea stenobasis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Whitef.
Source:
tro
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 278 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001087242
Common Names
- Ouratea stenobasis
- Stenobasis Ouratea
- Stenobasis Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea stenobasis (also called ‘narrow-based ouratea’, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea stenobasis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak in coastal areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea stenobasis has small white flowers with yellow centers and small black seeds. The seedlings have thin, light green stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea stenobasis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-draining soil.
Where to Find Ouratea stenobasis
Ouratea stenobasis can be found in the tropical forests of Costa Rica.
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 tro-22800721: Based on the initial data import
Caroline Whitefoord (b.1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitef.' in the authors string.