Alangium ebenaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Harms
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 3(8): 262. 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936918
Common Names
- Ebony Alangium
- Alangium ebenaceum
- Ebony Alangium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alangium ebenaceum (also called Ebony Alangium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Alangium ebenaceum is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for flower gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Alangium ebenaceum var. ebenaceumFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alangium ebenaceum is a white to pinkish-purple, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alangium ebenaceum can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Alangium ebenaceum
Alangium ebenaceum is found in tropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Species in the Alangium genus
Alangium alpinum, Alangium barbatum, Alangium borneense, Alangium chinense, Alangium chungii, Alangium circulare, Alangium ebenaceum, Alangium ferrugineum, Alangium frutescens, Alangium glandulosum, Alangium grisolleoides, Alangium havilandii, Alangium hexapetalum, Alangium hirsutum, Alangium hollrungii, Alangium javanicum, Alangium kurzii, Alangium longiflorum, Alangium maliliense, Alangium meyeri, Alangium mezianum, Alangium nobile, Alangium oblongum, Alangium pilosum, Alangium platanifolium, Alangium premnifolium, Alangium qingchuanense, Alangium ridleyi, Alangium rotundifolium, Alangium salviifolium, Alangium scandens, Alangium sinicum, Alangium taiwanianum, Alangium tetrandrum, Alangium tonkinense, Alangium uniloculare, Alangium villosum, Alangium warburgianum, Alangium yunnanense, Alangium barbatum, Alangium kayuniga, Alangium amplum, Alangium indochinense, Alangium melliferum, Alangium sempervirens, Alangium polyosmoides,
Species in the Cornaceae family
Alangium alpinum, Alangium barbatum, Alangium borneense, Alangium chinense, Alangium chungii, Alangium circulare, Alangium ebenaceum, Alangium ferrugineum, Alangium frutescens, Alangium glandulosum, Alangium grisolleoides, Alangium havilandii, Alangium hexapetalum, Alangium hirsutum, Alangium hollrungii, Alangium javanicum, Alangium kurzii, Alangium longiflorum, Alangium maliliense, Alangium meyeri, Alangium mezianum, Alangium nobile, Alangium oblongum, Alangium pilosum, Alangium platanifolium, Alangium premnifolium, Alangium qingchuanense, Alangium ridleyi, Alangium rotundifolium, Alangium salviifolium, Alangium scandens, Alangium sinicum, Alangium taiwanianum, Alangium tetrandrum, Alangium tonkinense, Alangium uniloculare, Alangium villosum, Alangium warburgianum, Alangium yunnanense, Alangium barbatum, Alangium kayuniga, Alangium amplum, Alangium indochinense, Alangium melliferum, Alangium sempervirens, Alangium polyosmoides, Cornus eydeana, Cornus lepagei, Cornus acadiensis, Cornus alba,
References
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Hermann Harms (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harms' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271402-1: Based on the initial data import