Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cardiosperma
ID:
1226161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 348 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001225499

Common Names

  • Cardiosperma Ouratea
  • Ouratea cardiosperma
  • Ouratea

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Description

Ouratea cardiosperma (also called Heart-Seeded Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has a short trunk with large, leathery leaves and white or pink flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea cardiosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ouratea cardiosperma is white, with five petals, and the seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea cardiosperma is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ouratea cardiosperma

Ouratea cardiosperma is native to Central and South America and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the region.

Ouratea cardiosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea cardiosperma?

Ouratea cardiosperma

What is the common name of Ouratea cardiosperma?

Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea cardiosperma?

Tropical rainforests

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