Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
martiana
ID:
1297195

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 14(2): 178 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296533



Common Names

  • Rourea martiana
  • Martian Rourea
  • Martian Connarus


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Description

Rourea martiana (also called Mart's Rourea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea martiana 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 martiana 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 martiana 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 martiana

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

Rourea martiana FAQ

What are the common names of Rourea martiana?

None

What is the optimal temperature range for Rourea martiana?

65-80°F (18-27°C)

What is the optimal soil type for Rourea martiana?

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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