Ouratea polita - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 349 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390380
Common Names
- Ouratea Polita
- Polished Ouratea
- Polished Ouratea Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Ochna polita Kuntze [unknown]
- Gomphia polita C.Presl [unknown]
Description
Ouratea polita (also called Polita Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical South America. It has oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea polita is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ouratea polita has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea polita is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seeds, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Ouratea polita
Ouratea polita is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.
Ouratea polita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea polita?
Ouratea polita
What is the common name of Ouratea polita?
Polished Ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea polita?
It is found in wet, lowland forests 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
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:607151-1: Based on the initial data import