Rourea minor (Gaertn.) Merr.
| Etymology | Genus | Unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Lesser, reference to plant unknown | |
| Family | Connaraceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Lesser Rourea | |
| Status | Native: Endangered | |
| Form | Woody climber | |
| Native Distribution | Tropical Africa, Madagascar, Tropical & Subtropical Asia to South West Pacific | |
Diagnostics:
Woody climber with imparipinnate leaves. Its name is The young plant has very different leaves from the adult. The former has a distinct long drip tip relative to the entire leaf length and is more short obovate in shape. The adult leaflets has shorter drip-tips and is more elliptic in shape.
Young plant along MacRitchie Nature Trail.
Compound leaves.
Young leaflet upper surface.
Young leaflet lower surface.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-10-26
Posted: 2025-10-26
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