Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 42. 1891 [5 Nov 1891]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464352
Common Names
- Rinorea ilicifolia
- Holly-leaved Rinorea
- Coralberry
Synonyms
- Rinorea angolensis Exell [unknown]
- Alsodeia ilicifolia Welw. [unknown]
- Ceranthera ilicifolia Welw. [unknown]
- Rinorea ilicifolia ilicifolia [unknown]
- Rinorea khutuensis Engl. [unknown]
- Rinorea wagemansii Taton [unknown]
Description
Rinorea ilicifolia (also called Holly-leaved 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 ilicifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rinorea ilicifolia sub. spinosa (Boiv. ex Tul.) Grey-Wilson
Rinorea ilicifolia var. khutuensis (Engl.) Tennant
Rinorea ilicifolia var. amplexicaulis Grey-Wilson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rinorea ilicifolia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rinorea ilicifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Rinorea ilicifolia
Rinorea ilicifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa.
Rinorea ilicifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea ilicifolia?
Rinorea ilicifolia
What is the natural habitat of Rinorea ilicifolia?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Rinorea ilicifolia?
Holly-leaved rinorea, Holly-leaved 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,