Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
coriifolia
ID:
586688

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 283 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000586020

Common Names

  • Carallia coriifolia
  • Coriaceous Carallia
  • Coriaceous Rope-mangrove

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Description

Carallia coriifolia (also called Caraallia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in wet and dry forests, as well as in secondary forests. It has a smooth, grey bark and its leaves are alternate, elliptic-oblong, and glossy green.

Uses & Benefits

Carallia coriifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carallia coriifolia is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have two thin, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carallia coriifolia is a hardy shrub that is easy to propagate from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and are ready to be transplanted. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Carallia coriifolia

Carallia coriifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Carallia coriifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carallia coriifolia?

Carallia coriifolia

What is the family of Carallia coriifolia?

Rhizophoraceae

What is the common name of Carallia coriifolia?

Coriifolia Mangrove

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References