Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
stenopetala
ID:
399617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 2: 49 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398949



Common Names

  • Rourea stenopetala
  • Stenopetal Rourea
  • Rourea Stenopetala


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Synonyms

  • Roureopsis incurva Pierre [unknown]
  • Santalodes stenopetala Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cnestis stenopetala Griff. [unknown]
  • Roureopsis stenopetala G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Rourea stenopetala (also called Narrow-petaled Rourea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea stenopetala is used for its ornamental value, as a source of food for wildlife, and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rourea stenopetala has white flowers with yellow anthers and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea stenopetala is a fast-growing evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Rourea stenopetala

Rourea stenopetala is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia.

Rourea stenopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea stenopetala?

Rourea stenopetala

What is the common name of Rourea stenopetala?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Rourea stenopetala?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,