Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tumacoensis
ID:
390785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sastre

Source:
ksu

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 15: 189 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390117

Common Names

  • Ouratea tumacoensis
  • Tumaco Ouratea
  • Tumaco Ouratea

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Description

Ouratea tumacoensis (also called Tumaco Ouratea, among many other common names) is a small tree native to Colombia. It has large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ouratea tumacoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ouratea tumacoensis has small yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with large, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ouratea tumacoensis is a tropical shrub that is native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, it is best to soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours prior to planting. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use a rooting hormone and keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Ouratea tumacoensis prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Ouratea tumacoensis

Ouratea tumacoensis is native to Colombia.

Ouratea tumacoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ouratea tumacoensis?

Ouratea tumacoensis

What is the common name of Ouratea tumacoensis?

Tumaco Ouratea

What is the natural habitat of Ouratea tumacoensis?

Ouratea tumacoensis is native to 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