Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gilg) Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 40: 466 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063064
Common Names
- Lindackeria fragrans
- Fragrant Lindackeria
- Scented Lindackeria
Description
Lindackeria fragrans (also called Fragrant lindackeria, 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
Lindackeria fragrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lindackeria fragrans has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lindackeria fragrans can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lindackeria fragrans
Lindackeria fragrans is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.
Species in the Lindackeria genus
Lindackeria cuneatoacuminata,
Lindackeria paraensis,
Lindackeria laurina,
Lindackeria paludosa,
Lindackeria dentata,
Lindackeria fragrans,
Lindackeria bukobensis,
Lindackeria schweinfurthii,
Lindackeria stipulata,
Lindackeria poggei,
Lindackeria pauciflora,
Lindackeria latifolia,
Lindackeria ovata,
Lindackeria ngounyensis,
Species in the Achariaceae family
Acharia tragodes,
Ahernia glandulosa,
Baileyoxylon lanceolatum,
Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx,
Buchnerodendron speciosum,
Caloncoba brevipes,
Caloncoba crepiniana,
Caloncoba echinata,
Caloncoba flagelliflora,
Caloncoba gilgiana,
Caloncoba glauca,
Caloncoba lophocarpa,
Caloncoba subtomentosa,
Caloncoba suffruticosa,
Caloncoba welwitschii,
Camptostylus kivuensis,
Camptostylus mannii,
Camptostylus ovalis,
Carpotroche amazonica,
Carpotroche brasiliensis,
Carpotroche criapidentata,
Carpotroche froesiana,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche integrifolia,
Carpotroche longifolia,
Carpotroche pacifica,
Carpotroche platyptera,
Carpotroche ramosii,
Carpotroche surinamensis,
Carpotroche grandiflora,
Carpotroche crispidentata,
Carpotroche caceresiae,
Ceratiosicyos laevis,
Chiangiodendron mexicanum,
Chlorocarpa pentaschista,
Dasylepis blackii,
Dasylepis eggelingii,
Dasylepis integra,
Dasylepis racemosa,
Dasylepis seretii,
Dasylepis thomasii,
Eleutherandra pes-cervi,
Erythrospermum acuminatissimum,
Erythrospermum ampullaceum,
Erythrospermum boivinianum,
Erythrospermum candidum,
Erythrospermum capitatum,
Erythrospermum coffeaefolium,
Erythrospermum corymbosum,
Erythrospermum crassipes,