Ouratea theophrasta - Uses, Benefits & Care
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Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
tro
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 4: 359 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249047
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Ouratea theophrasta (also called Theophrast's Ouratea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and prefers dry, sunny habitats. It can be found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea theophrasta is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea theophrasta has yellow, bell-shaped flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Ouratea theophrasta is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Ouratea theophrasta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea theophrasta?
Ouratea theophrasta
What is the common name of Ouratea theophrasta?
Theophrasta
Where is Ouratea theophrasta native to?
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 tro-50148440: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.