Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 146 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464511
Common Names
- Rinorea zenkeri
- Zenker's Rinorea
- Coralberry
Description
Rinorea zenkeri (also called Zenker's Olive, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Violaceae. It is native to Madagascar, and is found in moist forests and other moist habitats. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 5-10 m.
Uses & Benefits
Rinorea zenkeri 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rinorea zenkeri is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are short and slender, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rinorea zenkeri 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 zenkeri
Rinorea zenkeri can be found in tropical Africa.
Rinorea zenkeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rinorea zenkeri?
Rinorea zenkeri
What is the common name of Rinorea zenkeri?
Zenker's Rinorea
What is the natural habitat of Rinorea zenkeri?
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,