Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
pinnata
ID:
403951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merr.) Veldkamp

Source:
ksu

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Blumea 15: 543 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000403283



Common Names

  • Rourea pinnata
  • Pinnate Rourea
  • Pinnate-leaved Rourea


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Synonyms

  • Sarcotheca pinnata Merr. [unknown]

Description

Rourea pinnata (also called Pinnate Rourea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Connaraceae. It is native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea pinnata has small, yellow flowers. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea pinnata 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 pinnata

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

Rourea pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea pinnata?

Rourea pinnata

What is the common name of Rourea pinnata?

Pinnate Rourea

What is the natural habitat of Rourea pinnata?

Forests and woodlands

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

Jan Frederik Veldkamp (1941-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Veldkamp' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:264840-1: Based on the initial data import