Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
vulcanicola
ID:
1279421

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forero

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 29: 19 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278759



Common Names

  • Rourea vulcanicola
  • Volcanic Rourea
  • Volcanic Corkwood


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Description

Rourea vulcanicola (also called Volcanic Rourea, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Connaraceae. It is native to Central America and is found in wet, montane forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, simple and elliptic-lanceolate in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Rourea vulcanicola is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, diarrhea, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rourea vulcanicola is a small, yellow-green, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, upright plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rourea vulcanicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize monthly. Prune as needed to maintain shape.

Where to Find Rourea vulcanicola

Rourea vulcanicola is a species of tree found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Rourea vulcanicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rourea vulcanicola?

Rourea vulcanicola

What is the common name of Rourea vulcanicola?

Vulcanic Rourea

Where is Rourea vulcanicola native to?

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,

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