Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
kostermansii
ID:
405031

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Prijanto) Mabb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Blumea 31: 145 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404363



Common Names

  • Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii
  • Kostermans' Reinwardtiodendron
  • Kostermans' Ironwood


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Synonyms

  • Lansium kostermansii Prijanto [unknown]
  • Aglaia kostermansii (Prijanto) Kosterm. [unknown]

Description

Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii (also called Kostermans' 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 kostermansii 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 kostermansii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spikelet. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii 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 kostermansii

Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii?

Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii

What is the common name of Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii?

Kostermans' Reinwardtiodendron

What is the natural habitat of Reinwardtiodendron kostermansii?

Forests and woodlands

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, 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,

References

David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Prijanto: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prijanto' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:915446-1: Based on the initial data import