Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
1087647

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
tro

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 6: 188 (1914 publ. 1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001086985

Common Names

  • Ouratea duckei
  • Ducke's Ouratea
  • Ducke's Ourate

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Description

Ouratea duckei (also called Ducke's Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that typically grows up to 8 m (26 ft) tall. It is native to the tropical rainforests of South America, and is found in the Amazon Basin, the Guianas, and the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers, and is also found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea and other digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ouratea duckei is white and yellow, with six petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, round leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea duckei is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in the Amazon rainforest. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ouratea duckei

Ouratea duckei can be found in wet forests in Brazil.

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