Meineckia ranirisonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ranirisonii
ID:
1303091
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ralim.
Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 72(3)-35: 4 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315545
Common Names
- Meineckia ranirisonii
- Ranirisonii Meineckia
- Ranirisonii Meineckia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Meineckia ranirisonii (also called 'Ranirison's Meineckia', among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It grows up to 2m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 0.2m. It prefers moist, sheltered sites in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest.
Uses & Benefits
Meineckia ranirisonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, cough, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Meineckia ranirisonii is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Meineckia ranirisonii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a rooting medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Meineckia ranirisonii
Meineckia ranirisonii can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.
Meineckia ranirisonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meineckia ranirisonii?
Meineckia ranirisonii
What is the common name of Meineckia ranirisonii?
Ranirison's Meineckia
What is the natural habitat of Meineckia ranirisonii?
Tropical dry forests of Madagascar
Species in the Meineckia genus
Meineckia acuminata, Meineckia baronii, Meineckia bartlettii, Meineckia calycina, Meineckia capillipes, Meineckia decaryi, Meineckia filipes, Meineckia fruticans, Meineckia grandiflora, Meineckia humbertii, Meineckia leandrii, Meineckia longipes, Meineckia macropus, Meineckia madagascariensis, Meineckia neogranatensis, Meineckia nguruensis, Meineckia orientalis, Meineckia ovata, Meineckia parvifolia, Meineckia paxii, Meineckia peltata, Meineckia phyllanthoides, Meineckia pubiflora, Meineckia stipularis, Meineckia trichogynis, Meineckia uzungwaensis, Meineckia vestita, Meineckia websteri, Meineckia gracilipes, Meineckia cerebroides, Meineckia nusbaumeri, Meineckia ranirisonii,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
Hélene Ralimanana: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ralim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77162515-1: Based on the initial data import