Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
calophylloides
ID:
1279447

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Schellenb.) Jongkind

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 89(6): 319 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278785



Common Names

  • Rourea calophylloides
  • Calophylloides Rourea
  • Calophylloides Tree


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Description

Rourea calophylloides (also called Rourea sp. 'Calophylloides', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a spreading growth habit with small, oval-shaped leaves and grows best in a substrate of nutrient-rich soil. This plant is found in moist, shady areas in its native regions and prefers a warm, humid environment.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea calophylloides is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea calophylloides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea calophylloides is a perennial shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rourea calophylloides

Rourea calophylloides is a species of tree found in the tropical forests of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Rourea calophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea calophylloides?

Rourea calophylloides

What is the common name of Rourea calophylloides?

Calophyll-like Rourea

Where is Rourea calophylloides native to?

South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50300050: Based on the initial data import
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.