Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
asymmetrica
ID:
1051940

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Wiss. Erg. Schwed. Rhodesia-Kongo-Exp. 1911-1912 , 1: 126 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051278

Common Names

  • Lannea asymmetrica
  • Asymmetric Lannea
  • Asymmetric False Tamarind

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Description

Lannea asymmetrica (also called Asymmetric lannea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Africa. It has a single trunk and its leaves are alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and serrate. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open fields and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lannea asymmetrica is used as an ornamental plant, a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lannea asymmetrica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Lannea asymmetrica

Lannea asymmetrica is native to the tropical regions of Africa.

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,

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