Lannea edulis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
edulis
ID:
360974
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 213 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360306
Common Names
- Lannea edulis
- African Corkwood Tree
- Edible Corkwood Tree
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- Lannea nana Engl. [unknown]
- Odina edulis Sond. [unknown]
- Calesiam edule Kuntze [unknown]
- Lannea edulis edulis [unknown]
Description
Lannea edulis (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 edulis 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 edulis 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 edulis is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by softwood cuttings in summer or by layering in autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not recommended as it is slow and unreliable.
Where to Find Lannea edulis
Lannea edulis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is commonly found in woodlands, savannas, and grasslands.
Lannea edulis FAQ
What is the common name of Lannea edulis?
African cherry
What is the natural habitat of Lannea edulis?
Dry woodlands and savannas
What are the edible parts of Lannea edulis?
Fruits and leaves
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2340865: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.