Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
399677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 415 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000399009



Common Names

  • Rourea revoluta
  • Revolute Rourea
  • Rourea Revoluta


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Description

Rourea revoluta (also called Revolute Rourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, and is found in humid lowland and montane forests. It prefers moist and well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea revoluta has been used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of wood for construction and furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rourea revoluta var. glabra Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rourea revoluta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea revoluta is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Rourea revoluta

Rourea revoluta can be found in the Amazon rainforest, in the countries of Peru, Brazil, and Ecuador.

Rourea revoluta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea revoluta?

Rourea revoluta

What is the common name of Rourea revoluta?

Climbing Rourea

What is the growth habit of Rourea revoluta?

Climbing shrub

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,