Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 315 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390303
Common Names
- Ouratea magdalenae
- Magdalena Ouratea
- Magdalena Ourate
Synonyms
- Cercouratea magdalenae Tiegh. [unknown]
- Gomphia magdalenae Triana & Planch. [unknown]
- Ochna magdalenae Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ouratea magdalenae (also called Magdalena Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, and is found in the Amazon Basin, the Guianas, and the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in lowland tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea magdalenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea magdalenae is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ouratea magdalenae is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Ouratea magdalenae
Ouratea magdalenae is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Ouratea magdalenae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea magdalenae?
Ouratea magdalenae
What is the family of Ouratea magdalenae?
Ochnaceae
Where is Ouratea magdalenae found?
Colombia
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