Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
391047

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 12(2): 317 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390379

Common Names

  • Ouratea Polyantha
  • Many-Flowered Ouratea
  • Many-Flowered Ouratea Tree

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Synonyms

  • Ochna polyantha Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gomphia polyantha Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Ouratea polyantha (also called Polyantha 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 polyantha is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ouratea polyantha 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea polyantha 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 polyantha

Ouratea polyantha is found in the Venezuelan states of Amazonas and Bolívar.

Ouratea polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea polyantha?

Ouratea polyantha

What is the common name of Ouratea polyantha?

Polyantha Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea polyantha?

Tropical rainforests of 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