Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
rugosa
ID:
1297288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Planch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 422 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001296626



Common Names

  • Rourea rugosa
  • Rugose Rourea
  • Hairy Rourea


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Description

Rourea rugosa (also called Rough Rourea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white, trumpet-shaped flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea rugosa is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea rugosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea rugosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rourea rugosa

Rourea rugosa can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Rourea rugosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea rugosa?

Rourea rugosa

What are the common names of Rourea rugosa?

Rugose Rourea, Rugose Vine

What is the natural habitat of Rourea rugosa?

Tropical and subtropical forests, scrublands, and wastelands

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,