Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
390810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65(Suppl. 1): 58 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390142

Common Names

  • Ouratea welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Ouratea
  • Welwitsch's Ouratea

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Synonyms

  • Ouratea subumbellata Gilg [unknown]
  • Ouratea leptoneura Gilg [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum angustum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum umbellatum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum rubrum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum welwitschii Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum coronatum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum gracile Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum penicillatum Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Rhabdophyllum leptoneurum Tiegh. [unknown]

Description

Ouratea welwitschii (also called Welwitsch'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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea welwitschii is a tropical shrub that is native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use a rooting hormone and keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Ouratea welwitschii prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ouratea welwitschii

Ouratea welwitschii is native to tropical Africa and parts of Asia.

Ouratea welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea welwitschii?

Ouratea welwitschii

What is the common name of Ouratea welwitschii?

Welwitschii Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea welwitschii?

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