Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
detersoides
ID:
618725

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Candollea 2: 118 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618057

Common Names

  • Connarus detersoides
  • Detersoides Connarus
  • Detersoides's Connarus

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Description

Connarus detersoides (also called ‘Detersoides Connarus’, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Connaraceae. It is a shrub or small tree with leathery leaves and yellowish-green flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Connarus detersoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb to treat digestive issues, inflammation, and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Connarus detersoides is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a white, fleshy covering. The seedlings are thin and upright, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Connarus detersoides is a tropical evergreen shrub or small tree, native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Connarus detersoides

Connarus detersoides is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Connarus detersoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Connarus detersoides?

Connarus detersoides

What is the common name of Connarus detersoides?

Detersoides Connar

What is the natural habitat of Connarus detersoides?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Connarus genus

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, Connarus culionensis, Connarus cuneifolius, Connarus detersoides, Connarus detersus, Connarus ecuadorensis, Connarus elsae, Connarus erianthus, Connarus euphlebius, Connarus fasciculatus, Connarus favosus, Connarus ferrugineus, Connarus gabonensis, Connarus grandifolius, Connarus grandis, Connarus griffonianus, Connarus guggenheimii, Connarus impressinervis, Connarus incomptus, Connarus jaramilloi, Connarus kingii, Connarus lambertii, Connarus lamii, Connarus latifolius, Connarus lentiginosus, Connarus longipetalus, Connarus longistipitatus, Connarus lucens, Connarus marginatus, Connarus marlenei, Connarus martii, Connarus megacarpus, Connarus monocarpos,

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-2734251: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.