Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranirisonii
ID:
643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nusb. & Wahlert

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Candollea 68: 88 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315097

Common Names

  • Rinorea ranirisonii
  • Madagascar Olive
  • Madagascar Olivewood

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Description

Rinorea ranirisonii (also called Ranirison's rinorea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is a shrub with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rinorea ranirisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea ranirisonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and short petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinorea ranirisonii is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is found in humid forests and is native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Rinorea ranirisonii

Rinorea ranirisonii is found in the rainforests of Madagascar.

Rinorea ranirisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea ranirisonii?

Rinorea ranirisonii

What is the family of Rinorea ranirisonii?

Violaceae

What is the native range of Rinorea ranirisonii?

Madagascar

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

Gregory A. Wahlert: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wahlert' in the authors string.
Louis Paul Gustave Alvin Nusbaumer (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nusb.' in the authors string.