Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
racemosa
ID:
465320

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464652

Common Names

  • Rinorea racemosa
  • Racemose Rinorea
  • Rinorea Racemosa

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Synonyms

  • Alsodeia japurana Radlk. [unknown]
  • Alsodeia racemosa Mart. [unknown]
  • Conohoria racemosa G.Don [unknown]
  • Rinorea japurana (Meisn.) R.A.Howard [unknown]

Description

Rinorea racemosa (also called 'Racemose Olive', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including evergreen forests, shrublands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rinorea racemosa 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea racemosa 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 racemosa 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 racemosa

Rinorea racemosa is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Rinorea racemosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea racemosa?

Rinorea racemosa

What is the family of Rinorea racemosa?

Violaceae

What is the native range of Rinorea racemosa?

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-2528750: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.