Rinorea laurentii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
De Wild.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 6: 170 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464629
Common Names
- Rinorea laurentii
- Laurent's Rinorea
- Rinorea Laurentii
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- Rinorea laurentii laurentii [unknown]
Description
Rinorea laurentii (also called Laurent's Rinorea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane rainforests. It has simple, alternate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rinorea laurentii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Rinorea laurentii var. velutina TatonFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rinorea laurentii is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are short and slender, with light green leaves.
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Rinorea laurentii is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F). Prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Rinorea laurentii
Rinorea laurentii can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Rinorea laurentii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea laurentii?
Rinorea laurentii
What type of plant is Rinorea laurentii?
A shrub
Where is Rinorea laurentii found?
It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
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 kew-2528718: Based on the initial data import
Émile Auguste Joseph De Wildeman (1866-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Wild.' in the authors string.