Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molleri
ID:
465270

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Brandt

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 108 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464602

Common Names

  • Rinorea Molleri
  • Molleri Rinorea
  • Rinorea Molleri

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Description

Rinorea molleri (also called Mollers 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 molleri 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 molleri 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 molleri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Layering involves bending a branch down to the ground and burying it in the soil. The branch should be kept moist until it has rooted.

Where to Find Rinorea molleri

Rinorea molleri can be found in South America.

Rinorea molleri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea molleri?

Rinorea molleri

What is the common name of Rinorea molleri?

Rinorea

What is the family of Rinorea molleri?

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