Rinorea laurifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & A.Fernández
Source:
cmp
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 6: 90 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464628
Common Names
- Rinorea laurifolia
- Laurel-leaf Rinorea
- Rinorea Laurifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rinorea laurifolia (also called Laurel-leaved 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 laurifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rinorea laurifolia is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rinorea laurifolia 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 laurifolia
Rinorea laurifolia can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Rinorea laurifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea laurifolia?
Rinorea laurifolia
What type of plant is Rinorea laurifolia?
A shrub
Where is Rinorea laurifolia 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-2528717: Based on the initial data import
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Alvaro Fernández-Pérez (1928-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Fernández' in the authors string.