Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
465186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464518

Common Names

  • Rinorea welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Rinorea
  • Coralberry

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Synonyms

  • Rinorea glaucophylla Chipp [unknown]
  • Rinorea elliotii Engl. [unknown]
  • Rinorea dupuisii Engl. [unknown]
  • Rinorea banguensis Engl. [unknown]
  • Rinorea variifolia De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rinorea thonneri De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rinorea mongalaensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rinorea kerkhoveni De Wild. [unknown]
  • Rinorea punctata Chipp [unknown]
  • Alsodeia dupuisii T.Durand & H.Durand [unknown]
  • Alsodeia welwitschii Oliv. [unknown]
  • Rinorea welwitschii welwitschii [unknown]

Description

Rinorea welwitschii (also called Welwitsch'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 welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Rinorea welwitschii sub. tanzanica Grey-Wilson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rinorea welwitschii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rinorea welwitschii can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It requires well-draining soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Rinorea welwitschii

Rinorea welwitschii can be found in tropical Africa.

Rinorea welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rinorea welwitschii?

Rinorea welwitschii

What is the common name of Rinorea welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Rinorea

What is the natural habitat of Rinorea welwitschii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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-2528559: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.