Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laevigata
ID:
1232334

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sol. ex Ging.) Hekking

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 46: 58 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001231672

Common Names

  • Rinorea laevigata
  • Smooth-barked Rinorea
  • Smooth Rinorea

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Description

Rinorea laevigata (also called Smooth Rinorea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela and Peru and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rinorea laevigata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge or border plant. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a ground cover. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea laevigata has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a glossy surface. The seedlings are small, with green, scale-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinorea laevigata is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to Colombia. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood. These should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a mixture of peat and sand. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-rooted.

Where to Find Rinorea laevigata

Rinorea laevigata is native to Colombia and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Rinorea laevigata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Rinorea laevigata?

Rinorea laevigata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia.

What is the average size of Rinorea laevigata?

Rinorea laevigata typically grows to a height of 1-2 m.

What is the best soil type for Rinorea laevigata?

Rinorea laevigata prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50067950: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Frédéric Charles Jean Gingins de la Sarraz (1790-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ging.' in the authors string.
William Henri Alphonse Maria Hekking (1930-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hekking' in the authors string.