Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subvelutina
ID:
1333822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Planch.) Sastre & Offroy

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 38: 90 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346276

Common Names

  • Ouratea subvelutina
  • Subvelutina Ouratea
  • Subvelutina Ouratea Plant

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Description

Ouratea subvelutina (also called Subvelutina Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in wet forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 5 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea subvelutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea subvelutina has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea subvelutina is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ouratea subvelutina

Ouratea subvelutina can be found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil.

Ouratea subvelutina FAQ

What type of plant is Ouratea subvelutina?

Ouratea subvelutina is a species of flowering plant in the Ochnaceae family.

Where does Ouratea subvelutina grow?

Ouratea subvelutina is native to Brazil.

What is the lifespan of Ouratea subvelutina?

Ouratea subvelutina is an evergreen shrub with a lifespan of several years.

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

Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.
Bérangère Offroy: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Offroy' in the authors string.