Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
717299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guillaumin

Source:
ksu

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Arch. Bot. Bull. Mens. 1: 75 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000716632

Common Names

  • Rivularis Hedycarya
  • Hedycarya Rivularis
  • Rivularis

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Description

Hedycarya rivularis (also called River hedycarya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and alternate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hedycarya rivularis is used as a timber tree for furniture and construction. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedycarya rivularis has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedycarya rivularis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hedycarya rivularis

Hedycarya rivularis is native to Australia.

Hedycarya rivularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedycarya rivularis?

Hedycarya rivularis

What is the common name of Hedycarya rivularis?

River holly

What is the natural habitat of Hedycarya rivularis?

Riverside areas

Species in the Monimiaceae family

Austromatthaea elegans, Carnegieodoxa eximia, Decarydendron helenae, Decarydendron lamii, Decarydendron perrieri, Decarydendron ranomafanense, Ephippiandra domatiata, Ephippiandra madagascariensis, Ephippiandra masoalensis, Ephippiandra microphylla, Ephippiandra myrtoidea, Ephippiandra perrieri, Ephippiandra tsaratanensis, Faika villosa, Grazielanthus arkeocarpus, Hedycarya alternifolia, Hedycarya angustifolia, Hedycarya aragoensis, Hedycarya arborea, Hedycarya badaunii, Hedycarya chrysophylla, Hedycarya cupulata, Hedycarya denticulata, Hedycarya dorstenioides, Hedycarya engleriana, Hedycarya erythrocarpa, Hedycarya loxocarya, Hedycarya neoebudica, Hedycarya parvifolia, Hedycarya perbracteolata, Hedycarya rivularis, Hedycarya symplocoides, Hedycarya baudouinii, Hemmantia webbii, Hennecartia omphalandra, Hortonia floribunda, Hortonia ovalifolia, Hortonia angustifolia, Kairoa suberosa, Kairoa endressiana, Kairoa villosa, Kairoa cromeana, Kibara royenii, Kibara roemeri, Kibara rosselensis, Kibara shungolensis, Kibara sleumeri, Kibara sudestensis, Kibara warenensis, Kibara versteeghii,