Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Miq.
                
                
                    
Source:
tro
                
                
                    
Year:
1843
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 11: 16 (1843)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001242256
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Dentata Ryania
- Ryania Dentata
- Toothed Ryania
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Ryania dentata (also called Toothed Ryania, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Mexico, and is typically found in grasslands, shrublands, and forests.                         
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Ryania dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
                        Ryania dentata var.  toxica Dugand
                    
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flowers of Ryania dentata are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.                         
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Ryania dentata is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Ryania dentata
                        
                            Ryania dentata is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Ryania dentata FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Ryania dentata?
Ryania dentata
What is the common name of Ryania dentata?
Toothed ryania
What is the habitat of Ryania dentata?
Ryania dentata is found in open woods, grassy meadows, and roadsides
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Ryania genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        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,