Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
coccinea
ID:
399526

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schumach. & Thonn.) Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 290 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398858



Common Names

  • Rourea coccinea
  • Scarlet Rourea
  • Crimson Rourea


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Synonyms

  • Rourea inodora De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus coccineus Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus inodorus (De Wild. & T.Durand) G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus ledermannii G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus parvifolius Planch. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus puberulus G.Schellenb. & G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus puniceus Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus tisseramii Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus tisserantii Aubrév. & Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Rourea coccinea coccinea [unknown]
  • Rourea coccinea coccinea [unknown]

Description

Rourea coccinea (also called 'Scarlet Rourea', among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It grows in tropical rainforests, in seasonally dry forests, and in mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture and other wood products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rourea coccinea var. viridis (Gilg) Jongkind
Rourea coccinea sub. boiviniana (Baill.) Jongkind

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rourea coccinea 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 coccinea is a fast-growing evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rourea coccinea

Rourea coccinea can be found in the Amazon rainforest, in the countries of Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador.

Rourea coccinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea coccinea?

Rourea coccinea

What is the natural habitat of Rourea coccinea?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the average height of Rourea coccinea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2415872: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Christian Friedrich Schumacher (1757-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schumach.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Peter Thonning (1775-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thonn.' in the authors string.