Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
anterides
ID:
916210

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.L.Webber

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 19: 564 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000915545



Common Names

  • Ryparosa anterides
  • Anterides Ryparosa
  • Ryparosa Anterides


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Description

Ryparosa anterides (also called 'Corkwood', among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that is native to the tropical rainforests of northern Australia. It has a corky bark and small, glossy green leaves. It is found in lowland rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.

Uses & Benefits

Ryparosa anterides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ryparosa anterides has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ryparosa anterides is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is not suitable for growing indoors.

Where to Find Ryparosa anterides

Ryparosa anterides can be found in the tropical forests of Borneo, Malaysia.

Ryparosa anterides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ryparosa anterides?

Ryparosa anterides

What is the natural habitat of Ryparosa anterides?

It is found in tropical rainforests in New Guinea.

What is the flowering season of Ryparosa anterides?

It flowers from April to June.

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

Bruce L. Webber (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Webber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076041-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.