Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
obliquifoliolata
ID:
403913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 14: 328 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403245



Common Names

  • Rourea obliquifoliolata
  • Oblique-leaved Rourea
  • Oblique Rourea


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Synonyms

  • Roureopsis fasciculata G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Roureopsis obliquifoliolata G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Rourea adiantoides Gilg [unknown]
  • Rourea fasciculata Gilg [unknown]

Description

Rourea obliquifoliolata (also called Oblique-Leaved Rourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It is found in moist forests, and grows to a height of up to 10 m.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea obliquifoliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea obliquifoliolata has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and dark brown. Its seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea obliquifoliolata is a perennial herb with a woody rootstock. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Rourea obliquifoliolata

Rourea obliquifoliolata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in parts of India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Rourea obliquifoliolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea obliquifoliolata?

Rourea obliquifoliolata

What type of plant is Rourea obliquifoliolata?

Tree

Where does Rourea obliquifoliolata grow?

Southern Africa

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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