Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
fluminensis
ID:
1279463

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gardner) Jongkind

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 89(6): 367 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278801



Common Names

  • Rourea fluminensis
  • Fluminensis Rourea
  • Fluminensis Tree


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Description

Rourea fluminensis (also called Rourea sp. 'Fluminensis', 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 fluminensis 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 fluminensis has yellow flowers with a white center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and slender with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea fluminensis 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 fluminensis

Rourea fluminensis is a species of tree found in the tropical forests of Brazil.

Rourea fluminensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea fluminensis?

Rourea fluminensis

What is the common name of Rourea fluminensis?

Fluminense Rourea

Where is Rourea fluminensis 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-50300095: Based on the initial data import
George Gardner (1812-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gardner' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.