Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
balansana
ID:
1411522

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 309. 1875 (as Balansaeana)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001423987



Common Names

  • Rourea Balansana
  • Balansana's Rourea
  • Rourea's Balansana


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Description

Rourea balansana (also called Balansa's Rourea, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing up to 3 meters tall. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white. It is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea balansana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruits are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea balansana has small, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea balansana is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or autumn. Seeds can also be collected and sown in the spring.

Where to Find Rourea balansana

Rourea balansana is native to France and can be found in the departments of Bouches-du-Rhône, Gard, and Var.

Rourea balansana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea balansana?

Rourea balansana

What is the common name of Rourea balansana?

Balansa's Rourea

What is the natural habitat of Rourea balansana?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:264721-1: Based on the initial data import