Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ruber
ID:
618911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 436 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618243



Common Names

  • Connarus ruber
  • Red Connarus
  • Red Conocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Omphalobium rubrum Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]
  • Connarus ruber ruber [unknown]

Description

Connarus ruber (also called Red Connarus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Connaraceae. It is native to Costa Rica. It grows in wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Connarus ruber is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and pain.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Connarus ruber var. acutissimus (G.Schellenb.) Forero
Connarus ruber var. sprucei (Baker) Forero

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Connarus ruber has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Connarus ruber is a tropical plant native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C. Stem cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Connarus ruber

Connarus ruber can be found in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Connarus ruber FAQ

What is the scientific name of Connarus ruber?

Connarus ruber

What is the common name of Connarus ruber?

Red Connarus

What is the natural habitat of Connarus ruber?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

Species in the Connarus genus

Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis, Connarus culionensis, Connarus cuneifolius, Connarus detersoides, Connarus detersus, Connarus ecuadorensis, Connarus elsae, Connarus erianthus, Connarus euphlebius, Connarus fasciculatus, Connarus favosus, Connarus ferrugineus, Connarus gabonensis, Connarus grandifolius, Connarus grandis, Connarus griffonianus, Connarus guggenheimii, Connarus impressinervis, Connarus incomptus, Connarus jaramilloi, Connarus kingii, Connarus lambertii, Connarus lamii, Connarus latifolius, Connarus lentiginosus, Connarus longipetalus, Connarus longistipitatus, Connarus lucens, Connarus marginatus, Connarus marlenei, Connarus martii, Connarus megacarpus, Connarus monocarpos,

Species in the Connaraceae family

Agelaea annobonensis, Agelaea baronii, Agelaea borneensis, Agelaea claessensii, Agelaea conraui, Agelaea gabonensis, Agelaea insignis, Agelaea macrophylla, Agelaea palmata, Agelaea paradoxa, Agelaea pentagyna, Agelaea poggeana, Agelaea rubiginosa, Agelaea trinervis, Burttia prunoides, Cnestidium bakerianum, Cnestidium froesii, Cnestidium guianense, Cnestidium rufescens, Cnestis bomiensis, Cnestis corniculata, Cnestis ferruginea, Cnestis macrantha, Cnestis macrophylla, Cnestis mannii, Cnestis mildbraedii, Cnestis palala, Cnestis polyphylla, Cnestis racemosa, Cnestis uncata, Cnestis urens, Cnestis yangambiensis, Connarus vulcanicus, Connarus africanus, Connarus agamae, Connarus andamanicus, Connarus annamensis, Connarus bariensis, Connarus beyrichii, Connarus blanchetii, Connarus brachybotryosus, Connarus bracteosovillosus, Connarus celatus, Connarus championii, Connarus cochinchinensis, Connarus conchocarpus, Connarus congolanus, Connarus cordatus, Connarus coriaceus, Connarus costaricensis,

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