Dracontomelon laoticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laoticum
ID:
657035
Status:
valid
Authors:
Evrard & Tardieu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 198 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000656367
Common Names
- Laoticum Dracontomelon
- Laoticum Dragon Fruit
- Laoticum Dragon Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dracontomelon laoticum (also called Lao Dracontomelon, among many other common names) is a tree with large, leathery leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in lowland forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Dracontomelon laoticum is an ornamental plant that is often used as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used medicinally for its diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Dracontomelon laoticum are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dracontomelon laoticum is a tropical tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It should be grown in full sun to partial shade in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Dracontomelon laoticum
Dracontomelon laoticum can be found in Laos.
Dracontomelon laoticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracontomelon laoticum?
Dracontomelon laoticum
What type of plant is Dracontomelon laoticum?
It is a flowering plant
Where is Dracontomelon laoticum found?
It is found in Southeast Asia
Species in the Dracontomelon genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2777582: Based on the initial data import
Marie-Laure Tardieu-Blot (1902-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tardieu' in the authors string.
Francis Evrard (1885-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Evrard' in the authors string.