Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ligulata
ID:
1297194

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 181 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296532



Common Names

  • Rourea ligulata
  • Ligulate Rourea
  • Ligulate Connarus


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Description

Rourea ligulata (also called Ligulate Rourea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India. It has a spreading growth habit with a woody rootstock. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate and the flowers are white or pink. It grows in disturbed areas, fields, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea ligulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rourea ligulata is a small, white to yellow in color, and grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea ligulata is a tropical plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Rourea ligulata

Rourea ligulata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Rourea ligulata FAQ

What are the common names of Rourea ligulata?

None

What is the optimal temperature range for Rourea ligulata?

65-80°F (18-27°C)

What is the optimal soil type for Rourea ligulata?

Well-draining, fertile soil

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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