Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
riuense
ID:
945844

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.E.Jansen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Blumea 29: 284 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945182

Common Names

  • Dolicholobium Riuense
  • Riuense Dolicholobium
  • Riuens Dolicholobium

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Description

Dolicholobium riuense (also called Riu Callianthus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 4–6 m tall, with pinnate leaves composed of three to seven leaflets. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, where it grows in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dolicholobium riuense is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a laxative. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dolicholobium riuense is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolicholobium riuense is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be pruned to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Dolicholobium riuense

Dolicholobium riuense is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Southeast Asia. It can be found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-63594: Based on the initial data import
M.E. Jansen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.E.Jansen' in the authors string.