Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rumicina
ID:
709021

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana & Planch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 5, 16: 382 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000708354

Common Names

  • Rumicina Gouania
  • Rumicina Gouanias
  • Rumicin Gouania

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Description

Gouania rumicina (also called Chinese Box Orange, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 12 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, and Vietnam, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gouania rumicina is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gouania rumicina are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gouania rumicina is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gouania rumicina

Gouania rumicina is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Gouania rumicina FAQ

What are the common names of Gouania rumicina?

Rumicin Gouania

What is the natural range of Gouania rumicina?

Southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

What are the uses of Gouania rumicina?

The wood is used for fuel, and the bark is used for medicinal purposes

Species in the Gouania genus

Gouania acalyphoides, Gouania acreana, Gouania alnifolia, Gouania andamanica, Gouania aphrodes, Gouania aptera, Gouania australiana, Gouania blanchetiana, Gouania canescens, Gouania colombiana, Gouania conzattii, Gouania cornifolia, Gouania corylifolia, Gouania discolor, Gouania efatensis, Gouania ekmanii, Gouania eurycarpa, Gouania exilis, Gouania frangulifolia, Gouania hillebrandii, Gouania hillii, Gouania humbertii, Gouania hypoglauca, Gouania inornata, Gouania javanica, Gouania latifolia, Gouania laxiflora, Gouania leptostachya, Gouania leratii, Gouania lineata, Gouania longipetala, Gouania longispicata, Gouania lupuloides, Gouania mangarevica, Gouania mauritiana, Gouania meyenii, Gouania microcarpa, Gouania myriocarpa, Gouania napalensis, Gouania pannigera, Gouania polygama, Gouania pyrifolia, Gouania richii, Gouania riparia, Gouania rosei, Gouania rumicina, Gouania stipularis, Gouania striata, Gouania tiliifolia, Gouania trichodonta,

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2831492: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.