Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biramosa
ID:
1133595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 2: 48 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001132933



Common Names

  • Ravenia biramosa
  • Biramosa Ravenia
  • Biramosa-leaved Ravenia


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Description

Ravenia biramosa (also called Biramous Ravenia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It has a short, thick trunk and small, glossy leaves. It grows in open woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ravenia biramosa is used for its wood, which is used in carpentry and for making furniture. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ravenia biramosa var. peruviana J.F.Macbr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ravenia biramosa are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ravenia biramosa is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. It is best grown in full sun in a sheltered position.

Where to Find Ravenia biramosa

Ravenia biramosa is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References