Status:
valid
Authors:
(G.Schellenb.) Forero
Source:
tro
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 36: 131. 1983
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296586
Common Names
- Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides
- Agelaeoides Pseudoconnarus
- Agelaeoides Rourea
Description
Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides (also called Agelaeoides Pseudoconnarus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides is a small, white to yellow in color, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides
Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides?
Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides
What are the common names of Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides?
Agelaeoid Pseudoconnarus, Agelaeoid Vine
What is the natural habitat of Pseudoconnarus agelaeoides?
Tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and wastelands
Species in the Pseudoconnarus genus
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,