Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hiern) Mabb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Malaysian Forester 45: 452 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404362
Common Names
- Reinwardtiodendron cinereum
- Ashy Reinwardtiodendron
- Ashy Ironwood
Synonyms
- Lansium cinereum Hiern [unknown]
- Aglaia pseudolansium Kosterm. [unknown]
Description
Reinwardtiodendron cinereum (also called Ashy 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 cinereum 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 cinereum 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 cinereum is a slow-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 cinereum
Reinwardtiodendron cinereum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Reinwardtiodendron cinereum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Reinwardtiodendron cinereum?
Reinwardtiodendron cinereum
What is the common name of Reinwardtiodendron cinereum?
Cinereum Reinwardtiodendron
What is the natural habitat of Reinwardtiodendron cinereum?
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,