Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
coriacea
ID:
628162

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.E.Schatz, Lowry & A.-E.Wolf

Source:
iplants

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 22: 244 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627494

Common Names

  • Coriacea Rhodolaena
  • Rhodolaena Coriacea
  • Rhodolaena Coriaceum

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Description

Rhodolaena coriacea (also called Leathery Rhodolaena, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in dry, sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodolaena coriacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is drought-tolerant and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodolaena coriacea has small white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodolaena coriacea can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a light, well-drained soil mix. Propagation by division is also possible.

Where to Find Rhodolaena coriacea

Rhodolaena coriacea is found in tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Rhodolaena coriacea FAQ

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Sapotaceae

What is the common name of Rhodolaena coriacea?

Coriaceous Rhodolaena

Species in the Sarcolaenaceae family

Eremolaena darainensis, Eremolaena humblotiana, Eremolaena rotundifolia, Leptolaena abrahamii, Leptolaena arenaria, Leptolaena cuspidata, Leptolaena delphinensis, Leptolaena gautieri, Leptolaena masoalensis, Leptolaena multiflora, Leptolaena pauciflora, Leptolaena raymondii, Mediusella bernieri, Pentachlaena betamponensis, Pentachlaena latifolia, Pentachlaena orientalis, Pentachlaena vestita, Perrierodendron boinense, Perrierodendron capuronii, Perrierodendron occidentale, Perrierodendron quartzitorum, Perrierodendron rodoense, Rhodolaena acutifolia, Rhodolaena altivola, Rhodolaena bakeriana, Rhodolaena coriacea, Rhodolaena humblotii, Rhodolaena leroyana, Rhodolaena macrocarpa, Sarcolaena codonochlamys, Sarcolaena delphinensis, Sarcolaena eriophora, Sarcolaena grandiflora, Sarcolaena humbertiana, Sarcolaena isaloensis, Sarcolaena multiflora, Sarcolaena oblongifolia, Schizolaena capuronii, Schizolaena cauliflora, Schizolaena cavacoana, Schizolaena charlotteae, Schizolaena elongata, Schizolaena exinvolucrata, Schizolaena gereaui, Schizolaena hystrix, Schizolaena isaloensis, Schizolaena manomboensis, Schizolaena masoalensis, Schizolaena microphylla, Schizolaena milleri,

References

Porter Peter Lowry (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lowry' in the authors string.
George Edward Schatz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.E.Schatz' in the authors string.
Anne-Elizabeth Wolf (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.-E.Wolf' in the authors string.