Status:
valid
Authors:
Callm., Phillipson & L.Gaut.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 33: 318 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034880
Common Names
- Rhodocolea ranirisonii
- Ranirison's Rhodocolea
- Ranirisonii Rhodocolea
Description
Rhodocolea ranirisonii (also called 'Ranirison's Rhodocolea', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows up to 5 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, ovate leaves. It grows in moist, open forests, along rivers and streams, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodocolea ranirisonii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhodocolea ranirisonii has small yellow flowers, with a single-seeded fruit. The seed is small and black, with a shiny surface. The seedlings are slender and upright, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodocolea ranirisonii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the current season's growth and rooting them in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Rhodocolea ranirisonii
Rhodocolea ranirisonii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the eastern part of the island.
Species in the Rhodocolea genus
Rhodocolea racemosa,
Rhodocolea involucrata,
Rhodocolea linearis,
Rhodocolea perrieri,
Rhodocolea telfairiae,
Rhodocolea nobilis,
Rhodocolea boivinii,
Rhodocolea lemuriphila,
Rhodocolea multiflora,
Rhodocolea humbertii,
Rhodocolea parvifoliolata,
Rhodocolea ranirisonii,
Rhodocolea parviflora,
Rhodocolea magnifica,
Rhodocolea compressa,
Rhodocolea humblotiana,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum,
Adenocalymma pseudopatulum,
Adenocalymma acutissimum,
Adenocalymma apparicianum,
Adenocalymma apurense,
Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum,
Adenocalymma bracteatum,
Adenocalymma bracteolatum,
Adenocalymma bullatum,
Adenocalymma calderonii,
Adenocalymma chocoense,
Adenocalymma coriaceum,
Adenocalymma cymbalum,
Adenocalymma dichilum,
Adenocalymma divaricatum,
Adenocalymma dugandii,
Adenocalymma dusenii,
Adenocalymma flavum,
Adenocalymma fruticosum,
Adenocalymma gracielzae,
Adenocalymma hatschbachii,
Adenocalymma heterophyllum,
Adenocalymma hirtum,
Adenocalymma hypostictum,
Adenocalymma impressum,
Adenocalymma inundatum,
Adenocalymma macrophyllum,
Adenocalymma magdalenense,
Adenocalymma magnificum,
Adenocalymma marginatum,
Adenocalymma nervosum,
Adenocalymma paulistarum,
Adenocalymma prancei,
Adenocalymma salmoneum,
Adenocalymma saulense,
Adenocalymma scabriusculum,
Adenocalymma scansile,
Adenocalymma sousae,
Adenocalymma subincanum,
Adenocalymma subsessilifolium,
Adenocalymma subspicatum,
Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx,
Adenocalymma ternatum,
Adenocalymma trifoliatum,
Adenocalymma ubatubense,
Adenocalymma uleanum,
Adenocalymma cladotrichum,
Adenocalymma reticulatum,
Adenocalymma velutinum,
Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117632-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].