Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
1242382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Goeldi Hist. Nat. Ethnogr. 5: 373 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241720



Common Names

  • Rourea duckei
  • Duckei Rourea
  • Rourea


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Description

Rourea duckei (also called Rourea glabra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Connaraceae, native to South America. It is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are glossy and its flowers are yellowish-white. It is found in tropical rainforests and moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea duckei is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rourea duckei is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea duckei is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Rourea duckei

Rourea duckei is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Rourea duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea duckei?

Rourea duckei

What is the common name of Rourea duckei?

Ducke's rourea

What is the natural habitat of Rourea duckei?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

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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