Ouratea francineae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
ipni
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 8: 417 (1986 publ. 1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348502
Common Names
- Ouratea francineae
- Francineae Ouratea
- Ouratea Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea francineae (also called Francine's Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a simple stem with alternate, elliptic-lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea francineae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a food source and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea francineae is yellow, with a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea francineae is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in a container or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Ouratea francineae
Ouratea francineae is native to Brazil and can be found in nurseries and garden centers that specialize in South American plants.
Ouratea francineae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea francineae?
Ouratea francineae
What is the common name of Ouratea francineae?
Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea francineae?
Tropical rainforests of Central and 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
Claude Henri Léon Sastre (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sastre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932057-1: Based on the initial data import