Ouratea multiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ouratea macrophylla
• Gomphia pohlii

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Malpigiales, it is classified under the family Ochnaceae. Finally, its specific taxonomic placement is within the genus Ouratea.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical range within the South American continent. It is primarily documented within the borders of Brazil. Within this country, its presence is noted in the Southeast region. Additionally, the species can be found extending into the South of Brazil. This distribution highlights its localized habitat across these two specific Brazilian areas.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ouratea multiflora is fundamentally defined by its occurrence within the Floresta Ombrófila, also known as the tropical rainforest or pluvial forest. This habitat provides the specific environmental conditions necessary for its development, characterized by high levels of annual precipitation, consistent humidity, and a complex, multi-layered canopy structure. Within these moist forest ecosystems, the plant interacts with a high-biodiversity environment where nutrient cycling is rapid and light availability varies significantly between the shaded understory and the sun-drenched canopy. The stable thermal conditions and abundant moisture of the Ombrófila forest support the specialized ecological niches required for its growth, reproductive cycles, and symbiotic relationships with local fauna and microbiota.

Habitat :

Floresta Ombrófila (= Floresta Pluvial)

Morphology

The morphology of Ouratea multiflora is characterized by its growth form as a woody tree, reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 7 meters. It is a self-supporting species that does not function as a climber, liana, or vine, nor does it exhibit parasitic behavior, remaining an independent organism throughout its life cycle. In terms of its ecological habit, the plant is strictly terrestrial, lacking any epiphytic tendencies such as holoepiphytic or hemiepiphytic growth. Furthermore, it is not an aquatic or semiaquatic species, maintaining its structural integrity as a robust, woody perennial within its terrestrial habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

7 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ouratea multiflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Ouratea multiflora has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Amenthoflavone.

Amenthoflavone

1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Ouratea multiflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaves.

Leaves

1. Fitoterapia