Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ovalis
ID:
403963

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Schellenb.) Leenh.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 5: 520 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403295



Common Names

  • Ovalis Rourea
  • Rourea ovalis
  • Rourea


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Synonyms

  • Santaloides ovalis G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Rourea ovalis (also called Oval Rourea, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist forests and rocky slopes at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. It has long, thin stems and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea ovalis is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of tannin and dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea ovalis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea ovalis is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a cold frame.

Where to Find Rourea ovalis

Rourea ovalis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Rourea ovalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea ovalis?

Rourea ovalis

What is the family of Rourea ovalis?

Connaraceae

What is the common name of Rourea ovalis?

Oval Rourea

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

Pieter Willem Leenhouts (1926-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leenh.' in the authors string.
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:264828-1: Based on the initial data import