Status:
valid
Authors:
Wahlert
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Candollea 71: 206 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315010
Common Names
- Rinorea callmanderi
- Callmander's Rinorea
- Madagascar Rinorea
Description
Rinorea callmanderi (also called Callmander's Rinorea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 feet tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and abandoned fields.
Uses & Benefits
Rinorea callmanderi is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rinorea callmanderi is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have multiple, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rinorea callmanderi is a tropical evergreen shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be fertilized regularly. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Rinorea callmanderi
Rinorea callmanderi is native to Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the country.
Rinorea callmanderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea callmanderi?
Rinorea callmanderi
What is the common name of Rinorea callmanderi?
Callmander's Rinorea
What is the natural habitat of Rinorea callmanderi?
Rinorea callmanderi is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests.
What is the flower color of Rinorea callmanderi?
Rinorea callmanderi has white or pink flowers.
What is the growth habit of Rinorea callmanderi?
Rinorea callmanderi is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 3 meters in height.
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
Gregory A. Wahlert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlert' in the authors string.