Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
leroyana
ID:
628207

Status:
valid

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

Source:
iplants

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 22: 247 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000627539

Common Names

  • Leroyana Rhodolaena
  • Rhodolaena Leroyana
  • Rhodolaena Leroyanum

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Description

Rhodolaena leroyana (also called Leroy's Rhodolaena, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m, with a few branched stems. It is found in tropical rainforests, moist woodlands, and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodolaena leroyana 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 leroyana 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 leroyana 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 leroyana

Rhodolaena leroyana is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Rhodolaena leroyana FAQ

What are the common names of Rhodolaena leroyana?

Leroy's rhodolaena

What is the habitat of Rhodolaena leroyana?

It is found in sandy or gravelly soils in deserts, scrublands, and open woodlands

What is the flowering season of Rhodolaena leroyana?

It typically blooms from April to October

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.