Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
aurata
ID:
1083532

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Perrier) Jacq.-Fél.

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 13(2): 182 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001082870

Common Names

  • Rousseauxia Aurata
  • Aurata Rousseauxia
  • Gilded Rousseauxia

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Description

Rousseauxia aurata (also called 'Golden Rousseauxia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are green on top and yellow underneath. It prefers moist, shady areas and grows best in soil that is rich in organic matter.

Uses & Benefits

Rousseauxia aurata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rousseauxia aurata has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rousseauxia aurata is a tropical shrub native to the Caribbean. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss and perlite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Rousseauxia aurata

Rousseauxia aurata is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-20304727: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Jacques-Félix (1907-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.-Fél.' in the authors string.