Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
accrescens
ID:
1297250

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forero

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 26(1): 74 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296588



Common Names

  • Rourea accrescens
  • Accrescens Rourea
  • Accrescens Connarus


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Description

Rourea accrescens (also called Growing Rourea, 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

Rourea accrescens 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

Rourea accrescens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea accrescens is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun to partial shade and will tolerate some drought. It should be pruned regularly to keep it from becoming leggy.

Where to Find Rourea accrescens

Rourea accrescens can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Rourea accrescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea accrescens?

Rourea accrescens

What are the common names of Rourea accrescens?

Accrescent Rourea, Accrescent Vine

What is the natural habitat of Rourea accrescens?

Tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and wastelands

Species in the Rourea genus

Rourea balansaeana, Rourea blanchetiana, Rourea cassioides, Rourea bahiensis, Rourea calophylla, Rourea amazonica, Rourea araguaensis, Rourea cuspidata, Rourea erythrocalyx, Rourea chrysomalla, Rourea coccinea, Rourea stenopetala, Rourea surinamensis, Rourea tenuis, Rourea thomsonii, Rourea thonneri, Rourea sprucei, Rourea foreroi, Rourea frutescens, Rourea grosourdyana, Rourea glabra, Rourea krukovii, Rourea solanderi, Rourea laurifolia, Rourea revoluta, Rourea mimosoides, Rourea minor, Rourea myriantha, Rourea neglecta, Rourea obliquifoliolata, Rourea pinnata, Rourea prainiana, Rourea prancei, Rourea oligophlebia, Rourea ovalis, Rourea parviflora, Rourea pubescens, Rourea pseudospadicea, Rourea duckei, Rourea kappleri, Rourea psammophila, Rourea glazioui, Rourea macrocalyx, Rourea carvalhoi, Rourea pseudogardneriana, Rourea luizalbertoi, Rourea emarginata, Rourea vulcanicola, Rourea calophylloides, Rourea aspleniifolia,

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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