Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
465260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Kuntze

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 42 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464592

Common Names

  • Rinorea Macrophylla
  • Macrophylla Rinorea
  • Rinorea Macrophylla

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Synonyms

  • Rinorea dasycaula Craib [unknown]
  • Rinorea horsfieldii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Rinorea fistulosa Craib [unknown]
  • Rinorea yatesii Merr. [unknown]
  • Rinorea smithiae Craib [unknown]
  • Rinorea palawanensis Merr. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia dasycaula Miq. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia hispida Ridl. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia horsfieldii Miq. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia horsfieldii Turcz. [illegitimate]
  • Alsodeia macrophylla Decne. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia membranacea King [unknown]
  • Alsodeia smithiae Craib [unknown]
  • Pentaloba macrophylla (Decne.) Wall. ex Arn. [unknown]

Description

Rinorea macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Rinorea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America and is found in moist forests, dry forests, and savannas. It has leathery, oblong leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Rinorea macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rinorea macrophylla is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinorea macrophylla is a tropical plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and place the cutting in a warm, bright location. The cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Rinorea macrophylla

Rinorea macrophylla can be found in South America.

Rinorea macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea macrophylla?

Rinorea macrophylla

What is the common name of Rinorea macrophylla?

Rinorea

What is the family of Rinorea macrophylla?

Violaceae

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

Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867292-1: Based on the initial data import