Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scorpioidea
ID:
465315

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Boissieu) Gagnep.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine , Suppl. 1: 195 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464647

Common Names

  • Rinorea scorpioidea
  • Scorpion-like Rinorea
  • Rinorea Scorpioidea

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Synonyms

  • Alsodeia schralensis Pierre ex Boissieu [unknown]
  • Alsodeia scorpioidea H.Boissieu [unknown]

Description

Rinorea scorpioidea (also called Scorpion-like 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 scorpioidea 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 scorpioidea 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 scorpioidea 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 scorpioidea

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

Rinorea scorpioidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea scorpioidea?

Rinorea scorpioidea

What is the family of Rinorea scorpioidea?

Violaceae

What is the native range of Rinorea scorpioidea?

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

François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.
Henri de Boissieu (1871-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Boissieu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:867379-1: Based on the initial data import