Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 11: 26 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298322
Common Names
- Roylea cinerea
- Cinerea Roylea
- Roylea
Synonyms
- Phlomis calycina Roxb. [unknown]
- Roylea calycina (Roxb.) Briq. [unknown]
- Roylea elegans Wall. [unknown]
- Ballota cinerea D.Don [unknown]
Description
Roylea cinerea (also called Ash-Colored Roylea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with dark gray bark and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China. It grows in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Roylea cinerea is used for making furniture, baskets, and mats. It is also used for making paper, and for making rope and twine. It has been used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roylea cinerea has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roylea cinerea is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Roylea cinerea
Roylea cinerea can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Roylea cinerea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roylea cinerea?
Roylea cinerea
What is the common name of Roylea cinerea?
Grey-leaved creeper
Where is Roylea cinerea found?
India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia
Species in the Roylea genus
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Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
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Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
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Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
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Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,