Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1063630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turcz.) Monach.

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 12: 21 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001062968



Common Names

  • Ryania angustifolia
  • Ryania
  • Angustifolia


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Description

Ryania angustifolia (also called narrow-leaved ryania, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical America. It has a dense, rounded crown and its bark is smooth and grey. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ryania angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber, fuel, and to make charcoal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ryania angustifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The fruit is a small, round drupe with a single seed. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ryania angustifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 6 inches long. Dip the cut end in a rooting hormone and place in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and place in a warm, bright location. The cuttings should root in about one month.

Where to Find Ryania angustifolia

Ryania angustifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13200792: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Joseph Vincent Monachino (1911-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Monach.' in the authors string.