Status:
valid
Authors:
Koord.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Meded. Lands Plantentuin 19: 389 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404361
Common Names
- Reinwardtiodendron celebicum
- Celebes Reinwardtiodendron
- Celebes Ironwood
Synonyms
- Reinwardtiodendron merrillii Perkins [unknown]
- Aglaia reinwardtiana Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Reinwardtiodendron celebicum (also called Celebes Reinwardtiodendron, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has thin, cylindrical leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in shallow water or wet soil in ponds, marshes, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Reinwardtiodendron celebicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Reinwardtiodendron celebicum has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Reinwardtiodendron celebicum is a fast-growing shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers medium to high light and soft to medium hard water. It can be propagated by taking cuttings and planting them in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the cuttings in a separate container with nutrient-rich substrate.
Where to Find Reinwardtiodendron celebicum
Reinwardtiodendron celebicum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Reinwardtiodendron celebicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reinwardtiodendron celebicum?
Reinwardtiodendron celebicum
What is the common name of Reinwardtiodendron celebicum?
Celebic Reinwardtiodendron
What is the natural habitat of Reinwardtiodendron celebicum?
Forests and woodlands
Species in the Reinwardtiodendron genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
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Aglaia aherniana,
Aglaia amplexicaulis,
Aglaia angustifolia,
Aglaia apiocarpa,
Aglaia archboldiana,
Aglaia argentea,
Aglaia australiensis,
Aglaia barbanthera,
Aglaia basiphylla,
Aglaia beccarii,
Aglaia brassii,
Aglaia breviracemosa,
Aglaia brownii,
Aglaia bullata,
Aglaia ceramica,
Aglaia chittagonga,
Aglaia conferta,
Aglaia coriacea,
Aglaia costata,
Aglaia crassinervia,
Aglaia cremea,
Aglaia cucullata,
Aglaia cumingiana,
Aglaia cuspidata,
Aglaia densisquama,
Aglaia densitricha,
Aglaia edulis,
Aglaia elaeagnoidea,
Aglaia elliptica,
Aglaia erythrosperma,
Aglaia euryanthera,
Aglaia evansensis,
Aglaia eximia,
Aglaia exstipulata,
Aglaia flavescens,
Aglaia flavida,
Aglaia forbesii,
Aglaia foveolata,
Aglaia fragilis,
Aglaia glabrata,
Aglaia gracilis,
Aglaia grandis,
Aglaia heterotricha,
Aglaia hiernii,
Aglaia ijzermannii,
Aglaia integrifolia,
Aglaia korthalsii,
Aglaia lancilimba,