Lannea transulta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transulta
ID:
360909
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Balf.f.) Radcl.-Sm.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 37: t. 3679 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360241
Common Names
- Transulta Lannea
- Transulta False Ash
- Transulta Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Elaeocarpus transultus Balf.f. [unknown]
Description
Lannea transulta (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 transulta is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lannea transulta has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lannea transulta is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lannea transulta
Lannea transulta can be found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.
Lannea transulta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lannea transulta?
Lannea transulta
What is the common name of Lannea transulta?
African cherry
What is the natural habitat of Lannea transulta?
Dry woodlands and savannas
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
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Alan Radcliffe-Smith (1938-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radcl.-Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:69813-1: Based on the initial data import