Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
venosa
ID:
1078979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schery

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 27: 320 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001078317



Common Names

  • Souroubea venosa
  • Veined Souroubea
  • Veined Tree


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Description

Souroubea venosa (also called 'Veined Souroubea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Marcgraviaceae. It is a woody vine with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America and is found in tropical forests and rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Souroubea venosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, bright yellow flowers and its ability to tolerate low light levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Souroubea venosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are usually green in color with small, round leaves.

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Where to Find Souroubea venosa

Souroubea venosa is native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It can be found in moist mountain forests, usually at elevations of 600-2000 m.

Species in the Marcgraviaceae family

Marcgravia hartii, Marcgravia elegans, Marcgravia fosbergiana, Marcgravia eichleriana, Marcgravia evenia, Marcgravia domingensis, Marcgravia coriacea, Marcgravia caudata, Marcgravia brachysepala, Marcgravia sororopaniana, Marcgravia tobagensis, Marcgravia stonei, Marcgravia serrae, Marcgravia schippii, Marcgravia rubra, Marcgravia roonii, Marcgravia rectiflora, Marcgravia purpurea, Marcgravia sprucei, Marcgravia trianae, Marcgravia maguirei, Marcgravia punctifolia, Marcgravia nubicola, Marcgravia nepenthoides, Marcgravia brownei, Marcgravia mexicana, Marcgravia pedunculosa, Marcgravia patellulifera, Marcgravia oligandra, Marcgravia crassicostata, Marcgravia crenata, Marcgravia dasyantha, Marcgravia macroscypha, Marcgravia myriostigma, Marcgravia neurophylla, Marcgravia oblongifolia, Marcgravia salicifolia, Marcgravia stenonectaria, Marcgravia subcaudata, Marcgravia weberbaueri, Marcgravia sintenisii, Marcgravia atropunctata, Marcgravia nervosa, Marcgravia pittieri, Marcgravia polyantha, Marcgravia longifolia, Marcgravia trinitatis, Marcgravia flagellaris, Marcgravia williamsii, Marcgravia gentlei,

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