Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
grosourdyana
ID:
399661

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Adansonia 9: 149 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398993



Common Names

  • Rourea grosourdyana
  • Grosourdy's Rourea
  • Rourea Grosourdyana


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Synonyms

  • Rourea grosourdyana grosourdyana [unknown]

Description

Rourea grosourdyana (also called Grosourdy's 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 grosourdyana is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and intestinal worms.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rourea grosourdyana var. glaberrima Forero

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea grosourdyana has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea grosourdyana is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Rourea grosourdyana

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

Rourea grosourdyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea grosourdyana?

Rourea grosourdyana

What is the common name of Rourea grosourdyana?

Grosourdy's Rourea

Where is Rourea grosourdyana found?

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,

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