Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
antioquensis
ID:
1297183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 27: 103 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296521



Common Names

  • Antioquensis Rourea
  • Tropical Almond
  • Wild Almond


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Description

Rourea antioquensis (also called Antioquia Rourea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Colombia. It has a spreading growth habit with a woody rootstock. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and the flowers are white or pink. It grows in disturbed areas, fields, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea antioquensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea antioquensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea antioquensis is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Rourea antioquensis

Rourea antioquensis is native to tropical Africa and can be found in dry woodlands and savannas.

Rourea antioquensis FAQ

What are the common names of Rourea antioquensis?

None

What is the optimal temperature range for Rourea antioquensis?

65-80°F (18-27°C)

What is the optimal soil type for Rourea antioquensis?

Well-draining, fertile soil

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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