Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
1063713

Status:
valid

Authors:
Eichler

Source:
tro

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 490 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063051



Common Names

  • Ryania canescens
  • Canescens Ryania
  • Grey Ryania


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Description

Ryania canescens (also called White ryania, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It has a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ryania canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ryania canescens are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ryania canescens

Ryania canescens is native to tropical regions of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

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,

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