Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
araguaensis
ID:
399510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forero

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 26(1): 82. 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398842



Common Names

  • Rourea araguaensis
  • Aragua Rourea
  • Aragua False Dandelion


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Description

Rourea araguaensis (also called Aragua Rourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea araguaensis is used for its ornamental value, as a source of food for wildlife, and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rourea araguaensis is a small yellow flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea araguaensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall. It is native to New Zealand and is found in coastal areas, lowland forests, and scrubland. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with a rooting hormone. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Once established, Rourea araguaensis requires little maintenance and is tolerant of dry conditions.

Where to Find Rourea araguaensis

Rourea araguaensis can be found in the Aragua region of Venezuela.

Rourea araguaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea araguaensis?

Rourea araguaensis

What is the natural habitat of Rourea araguaensis?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the average height of Rourea araguaensis?

Up to 30 meters

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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