Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
macrocalyx
ID:
1252181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Carbonó, Forero & L.A.Vidal

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 7(1): 68 (1984).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251519



Common Names

  • Rourea macrocalyx
  • Large-Calyx Rourea
  • Large-Calyx Rourea


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Description

Rourea macrocalyx (also called 'Large-Calyx Rourea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Connaraceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is an evergreen shrub with opposite, ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. The fruits are small, red-brown capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea macrocalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea macrocalyx has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea macrocalyx can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rourea macrocalyx

Rourea macrocalyx can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Rourea macrocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea macrocalyx?

Rourea macrocalyx

What is the common name of Rourea macrocalyx?

Large-calyx rourea

What is the natural habitat of Rourea macrocalyx?

Dry forests and scrublands

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-50161296: Based on the initial data import
Enrique Forero Gonzales (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forero' in the authors string.
Luis A. Vidal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.Vidal' in the authors string.
Eduino Carbonó (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carbonó' in the authors string.