Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
ecuadorensis
ID:
618731

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 127: 238 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618063

Common Names

  • Connarus ecuadorensis
  • Ecuadorensis Connarus
  • Ecuadorensis's Connarus

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Description

Connarus ecuadorensis (also called ‘Ecuadorian 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 ecuadorensis 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 ecuadorensis 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 ecuadorensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Connarus ecuadorensis

Connarus ecuadorensis is native to Ecuador. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Connarus ecuadorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Connarus ecuadorensis?

Connarus ecuadorensis

What is the common name of Connarus ecuadorensis?

Ecuadorian Connar

What is the natural habitat of Connarus ecuadorensis?

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-2734257: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.