Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
thomsonii
ID:
399624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Jongkind

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 89(6): 359 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398956



Common Names

  • Rourea thomsonii
  • Thomson's Rourea
  • Rourea Thomsonii


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Synonyms

  • Jaundea congolana G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Jaundea monticola G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Paxia dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Rourea buchholzii Gilg [unknown]
  • Rourea albidoflavescens Gilg [unknown]
  • Rourea claessensii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rourea venulosa Hiern [unknown]
  • Rourea verruculosa De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rourea monticola Gilg [unknown]
  • Rourea nivea Gilg [unknown]
  • Jaundea pinnata (P.Beauv.) G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Santalodes buchholzii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Santalodes monticola Kuntze [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus baumannii G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus monticola G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus niveus G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus pseudobaccatus G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Byrsocarpus pubescens (Baker) G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Cnestis pinnata P.Beauv. [unknown]
  • Connarus libericus Stapf [unknown]
  • Connarus pubescens Baker [unknown]
  • Connarus thomsonii Baker [unknown]
  • Yaundea pinnata G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Rourea baumannii Gilg [unknown]
  • Jaundea baumannii G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Jaundea leskrauwaetii G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Rourea lescrauwaetii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rourea oddonii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Jaundea pseudobaccata G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Jaundea zenkeri Gilg & Gilg [unknown]
  • Manotes palisotii Planch. [unknown]
  • Rourea ivorensis A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Rourea palisotii Baill. [unknown]
  • Rourea pseudobaccata Gilg [unknown]
  • Yaundea oddonii G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Rourea thomsonii (also called Thomson's 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 thomsonii 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 thomsonii 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 thomsonii 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 the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Rourea thomsonii

Rourea thomsonii is native to tropical regions of South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Rourea thomsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea thomsonii?

Rourea thomsonii

What is the common name of Rourea thomsonii?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Rourea thomsonii?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2416109: Based on the initial data import
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.