Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
cassioides
ID:
399500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
cmp

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. (Hiern) 1(1): 187. 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398832



Common Names

  • Rourea cassioides
  • Cassioides Rourea
  • Cassioides False Dandelion


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Synonyms

  • Byrsocarpus cassioides G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Rourea cassioides (also called Cassioides Rourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of South America. It is found in forests, woodlands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea cassioides has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rourea cassioides 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 cassioides 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 cassioides requires little maintenance and is tolerant of dry conditions.

Where to Find Rourea cassioides

Rourea cassioides can be found in the Atlantic Forest in Brazil.

Rourea cassioides FAQ

What are the common names of Rourea cassioides?

Common names of Rourea cassioides include the cassioides rourea and the cassioides-flower rourea.

What type of soil does Rourea cassioides prefer?

Rourea cassioides prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What type of climate does Rourea cassioides prefer?

Rourea cassioides prefers a warm, humid climate.

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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