Rourea pseudogardneriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudogardneriana
ID:
1252183
Status:
valid
Authors:
Forero, Carbonó & L.A.Vidal
Source:
tro
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 7(1): 74 (1984).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251521
Common Names
- Rourea pseudogardneriana
- Pseudo-Gardner's Rourea
- Pseudo-Gardner's Rourea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rourea pseudogardneriana (also called 'Pseudo-Gardner's 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 pseudogardneriana 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 pseudogardneriana has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and the first leaves are ovate-lanceolate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rourea pseudogardneriana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in a sheltered position in the garden and can be propagated by cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Rourea pseudogardneriana
Rourea pseudogardneriana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Rourea pseudogardneriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rourea pseudogardneriana?
Rourea pseudogardneriana
What is the common name of Rourea pseudogardneriana?
Pseudogardner's Rourea
What is the natural habitat of Rourea pseudogardneriana?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
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-50161298: 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.