Ouratea valerioi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 694 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390152
Common Names
- Ouratea valerioi
- Valerio's Ouratea
- Valerio's Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea valerioi (also called Valerio's Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Brazil. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea valerioi has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It has also been used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea valerioi 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 valerioi is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to water regularly and fertilize regularly to encourage growth.
Where to Find Ouratea valerioi
Ouratea valerioi can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Ouratea valerioi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea valerioi?
Ouratea valerioi
What is the common name of Ouratea valerioi?
Valerioi Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea valerioi?
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-2400124: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.