Lannea cotoneaster - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cotoneaster
ID:
360966
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chiov.) Sacleux
Source:
ksu
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 6: 453 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360298
Common Names
- Lannea cotoneaster
- Cotoneaster Tree
- African Corkwood Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lannea greenwayi Kokwaro [unknown]
- Odina cotoneaster Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Lannea cotoneaster (also called African Walnut, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Africa and parts of Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 20 meters in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lannea cotoneaster is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lannea cotoneaster is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lannea cotoneaster is a deciduous shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Lannea cotoneaster
Lannea cotoneaster can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Lannea cotoneaster FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lannea cotoneaster?
Lannea cotoneaster
What is the common name of Lannea cotoneaster?
African cherry
What is the natural habitat of Lannea cotoneaster?
Dry woodland and savanna
Species in the Lannea genus
Lannea schimperi, Lannea schweinfurthii, Lannea ledermannii, Lannea microcarpa, Lannea nigritana, Lannea rubra, Lannea obovata, Lannea transulta, Lannea tibatensis, Lannea velutina, Lannea virgata, Lannea welwitschii, Lannea ambacensis, Lannea acida, Lannea acuminata, Lannea angolensis, Lannea antiscorbutica, Lannea barteri, Lannea glabrescens, Lannea humilis, Lannea gossweileri, Lannea chevalieri, Lannea cinerascens, Lannea cotoneaster, Lannea discolor, Lannea edulis, Lannea zastrowiana, Lannea coromandelica, Lannea fruticosa, Lannea alata, Lannea triphylla, Lannea rivae, Lannea malifolia, Lannea fulva, Lannea katangensis, Lannea asymmetrica,
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
Emilio Chiovenda (1871-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chiov.' in the authors string.
Charles Sacleux (1856-1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sacleux' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:69759-1: Based on the initial data import