Ouratea superimpressa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sastre
Source:
ksu
Year:
2007
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 29: 79 (2007)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507724
Common Names
- Ouratea superimpressa
- Superimpressed Ouratea
- Superimpressed Ouratea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ouratea superimpressa (also called Superimpressed Ouratea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It is found in dry forests and is characterized by small, oval leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ouratea superimpressa is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ouratea superimpressa is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ouratea superimpressa can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once rooted, the cuttings should be potted up and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Ouratea superimpressa
Ouratea superimpressa can be found in the dry forests of South America.
Ouratea superimpressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ouratea superimpressa?
Ouratea superimpressa
What are the common names of Ouratea superimpressa?
Superimpressa ouratea
What is the natural habitat of Ouratea superimpressa?
Tropical and subtropical forests in 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:77080934-1: Based on the initial data import