Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
claessensii
ID:
464998

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Wild.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 6: 156 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464330

Common Names

  • Rinorea claessensii
  • Claessens' Rinorea
  • Claessensii Rinorea

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Description

Rinorea claessensii (also called Claessens' 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 claessensii is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea claessensii 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 claessensii 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 claessensii

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

Rinorea claessensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea claessensii?

Rinorea claessensii

What is the natural habitat of Rinorea claessensii?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Rinorea claessensii?

Claessens' rinorea, Claessens' 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,