Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Genus:
Species:
elsae
ID:
618735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forero

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 68: 220 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000618067

Common Names

  • Connarus elsae
  • Elsae Connarus
  • Elsae's Connarus

Searching for Connarus elsae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Connarus elsae (also called ‘Elsae 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 elsae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Connarus elsae 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.

Searching for Connarus elsae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Connarus elsae 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 elsae

Connarus elsae 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 elsae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Connarus elsae?

Connarus elsae

What is the common name of Connarus elsae?

Elsae Connar

What is the natural habitat of Connarus elsae?

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