Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubiflora
ID:
465309

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sprague & Sandwith

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 171 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464641

Common Names

  • Rinorea pubiflora
  • Hairy-flowered Rinorea
  • Rinorea Pubiflora

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Synonyms

  • Rinorea passoura Kuntze [unknown]
  • Passoura guianensis Aubl. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia pubiflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Rinorea martini S.F.Blake [unknown]
  • Rinorea pubiflora pubiflora [unknown]

Description

Rinorea pubiflora (also called Hairy-flowered 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 pubiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rinorea pubiflora var. grandifolia (Eichler) Hekking
Rinorea pubiflora for. grandifolia (Eichler) Hekking
Rinorea pubiflora for. andersonii (Sandwith ex Hekking) Hekking
Rinorea pubiflora var. pubiflora

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea pubiflora has small, white flowers that are clustered in axillary cymes. The seeds are ovoid in shape and have a blackish-brown colour. The seedlings are slender with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinorea pubiflora 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 pubiflora

Rinorea pubiflora can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

Rinorea pubiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea pubiflora?

Rinorea pubiflora

What is the family of Rinorea pubiflora?

Violaceae

What is the native range of Rinorea pubiflora?

Tropical Africa

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-2528736: Based on the initial data import
Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.