Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Brandt
Source:
ksu
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51: 112 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464535
Common Names
- Rinorea tessmannii
- Tessmann's Rinorea
- Coralberry
Description
Rinorea tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Rinorea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Violaceae family. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It is a woody, climbing vine with alternate, simple leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Rinorea tessmannii 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 tessmannii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rinorea tessmannii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Rinorea tessmannii
Rinorea tessmannii can be found in tropical Africa.
Rinorea tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea tessmannii?
Rinorea tessmannii
What type of plant is Rinorea tessmannii?
A shrub
Where is Rinorea tessmannii found?
It is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas
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,