Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 582 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464488
Common Names
- Rinorea angustifolia
- Narrow-leaved Rinorea
- Coralberry
Synonyms
- Alsodeia angustifolia Thouars [unknown]
- Alsodeia latifolia Thouars [unknown]
- Alsodeia nigricans Boiv. ex Tul. [unknown]
- Alsodeia pubescens Thouars [deprecated]
- Dripax lonchitifolia Noronha ex Thouars [unknown]
- Rinorea pubescens Baill. [unknown]
- Rinorea humblotiana H.Perrier [unknown]
- Rinorea goudotiana Baill. [unknown]
- Alsodeia pubescens Thouars [unknown]
Description
Rinorea angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Rinorea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Rinorea angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rinorea angustifolia sub. ardisiiflora (Oliv.) Grey-Wilson
Rinorea angustifolia sub. engleriana (De Wild. & T.Durand) Grey-Wilson
Rinorea angustifolia sub. albersii (Engl.) Grey-Wilson
Rinorea angustifolia sub. myrsinifolia (Dunkley) Grey-Wilson
Rinorea angustifolia sub. natalensis (Engl.) Grey-Wilson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rinorea angustifolia is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are short and slender, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rinorea angustifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in early spring or late summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Rinorea angustifolia
Rinorea angustifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Australia and New Zealand.
Rinorea angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea angustifolia?
Rinorea angustifolia
What is the common name of Rinorea angustifolia?
Narrow-leaved Rinorea
What is the natural habitat of Rinorea angustifolia?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Rinorea genus
Rinorea congesta,
Rinorea curtirama,
Rinorea crassa,
Rinorea cuspa,
Rinorea disticha,
Rinorea dewitii,
Rinorea dentata,
Rinorea decora,
Rinorea dasyadena,
Rinorea campoensis,
Rinorea calophylla,
Rinorea carolinensis,
Rinorea brandtii,
Rinorea cerasifolia,
Rinorea comosa,
Rinorea comorensis,
Rinorea claessensii,
Rinorea camptoneura,
Rinorea chevalieri,
Rinorea caudata,
Rinorea castaneoides,
Rinorea cinerea,
Rinorea heteroclita,
Rinorea guianensis,
Rinorea griffithii,
Rinorea ilicifolia,
Rinorea insularis,
Rinorea iliaspaiei,
Rinorea horneri,
Rinorea falcata,
Rinorea exappendiculata,
Rinorea endotricha,
Rinorea botryoides,
Rinorea djalonensis,
Rinorea gilletii,
Rinorea friisii,
Rinorea formicaria,
Rinorea flavescens,
Rinorea gossweileri,
Rinorea brachypetala,
Rinorea australasica,
Rinorea astrolabes,
Rinorea arenicola,
Rinorea apertior,
Rinorea bicornuta,
Rinorea belalongii,
Rinorea beckeri,
Rinorea batesii,
Rinorea acutidens,
Rinorea abbreviata,
Species in the Violaceae family
Agatea lecointei,
Agatea longipedicellata,
Agatea macrobotrys,
Agatea pancheri,
Agatea rufotomentosa,
Agatea schlechteri,
Agatea veillonii,
Agatea violaris,
Allexis batangae,
Allexis cauliflora,
Allexis obanensis,
Allexis zygomorpha,
Amphirrhox grandifolia,
Amphirrhox longifolia,
Anchietea exalata,
Anchietea frangulifolia,
Anchietea peruviana,
Anchietea pyrifolia,
Anchietea raimondii,
Anchietea selloviana,
Anchietea suma,
Anchietea ferrucciae,
Anchietea ballardii,
Calyptrion arboreum,
Calyptrion carthagenense,
Calyptrion pubescens,
Calyptrion volubile,
Decorsella paradoxa,
Fusispermum laxiflorum,
Fusispermum minutiflorum,
Fusispermum rubrolignosum,
Hybanthopsis bahiensis,
Hybanthus albus,
Hybanthus austrocaledonicus,
Hybanthus caledonicus,
Hybanthus cymulosus,
Hybanthus debilissimus,
Hybanthus domingensis,
Hybanthus durus,
Hybanthus epacroides,
Hybanthus galeottii,
Hybanthus graminifolius,
Hybanthus havanensis,
Hybanthus heterosepalus,
Hybanthus leptopus,
Hybanthus leucanthus,
Hybanthus micranthus,
Hybanthus mossamedensis,
Hybanthus paraguariensis,
Hybanthus parviflorus,