Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brachypetala
ID:
465081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 42. 1891 [5 Nov 1891]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464413

Common Names

  • Rinorea brachypetala
  • Brachypetalous Rinorea
  • Brachypetala Rinorea

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Synonyms

  • Rinorea congensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Rinorea dawei (Sprague) M.Brandt [unknown]
  • Rinorea aucuparia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rinorea verschuereni De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rinorea varia Chipp [unknown]
  • Rinorea stuhlmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Rinorea seretii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rinorea moandensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rinorea poggei Engl. [unknown]
  • Rinorea pallidiviridis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia aucuparia Welw. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia brachypetala Turcz. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia congensis T.Durand & H.Durand [unknown]
  • Alsodeia dawei Sprague [unknown]
  • Alsodeia poggei T.Durand & H.Durand [unknown]
  • Alsodeia stuhlmannii Engl. [unknown]
  • Rinorea brachypetala brachypetala [unknown]

Description

Rinorea brachypetala (also called Short-petaled Rinorea, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical regions in South America and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rinorea brachypetala, commonly known as the short-petalled rinorea, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. The plant is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rinorea brachypetala var. velutina Taton

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea brachypetala has small white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinorea brachypetala can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It requires well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Rinorea brachypetala

Rinorea brachypetala can be found in tropical forests of Central and South America.

Rinorea brachypetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea brachypetala?

Rinorea brachypetala

What is the common name of Rinorea brachypetala?

Short-petalled Rinorea

What is the natural habitat of Rinorea brachypetala?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2528405: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.