Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cinerea
ID:
465007

Status:
valid

Authors:
(King) Jarvie & P.F.Stevens

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 3: 259 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464339

Common Names

  • Rinorea cinerea
  • Ashy Rinorea
  • Cinerea Rinorea

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Synonyms

  • Alsodeia cinerea King [unknown]

Description

Rinorea cinerea (also called Grey Olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in moist forests and other moist habitats. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 5-10 m.

Uses & Benefits

Rinorea cinerea is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rinorea cinerea sub. mahayarii Jarvie & P.F.Stevens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea cinerea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinorea cinerea can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Rinorea cinerea

Rinorea cinerea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Rinorea cinerea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea cinerea?

Rinorea cinerea

What is the natural habitat of Rinorea cinerea?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Rinorea cinerea?

Gray rinorea, Gray olive

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

George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
J.K. Jarvie (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jarvie' in the authors string.
Peter F. Stevens (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.F.Stevens' in the authors string.