Status:
valid
Authors:
(Blume) Kuntze
Source:
ksu
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 42 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464530
Common Names
- Rinorea javanica
- Javan Rinorea
- Coralberry
Synonyms
- Rinorea haplobotrys Kuntze [unknown]
- Rinorea hookeriana (King) Burkill [unknown]
- Rinorea quangtriensis Gagnep. [unknown]
- Prosthesia javanica Blume [unknown]
- Alsodeia haplobotrys Hassk. [unknown]
- Alsodeia hookeriana King [unknown]
- Alsodeia javanica Miq. [unknown]
Description
Rinorea javanica (also called Java Rinorea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. It is a woody, climbing vine with alternate, simple leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rinorea javanica is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. Its timber is used for making furniture and musical instruments. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rinorea javanica var. wrayi (King) Ng
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rinorea javanica has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rinorea javanica 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 javanica
Rinorea javanica can be found in tropical Africa.
Rinorea javanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea javanica?
Rinorea javanica
What type of plant is Rinorea javanica?
A shrub
What is the habitat of Rinorea javanica?
It is found in tropical and subtropical 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,