Lansium parasiticum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Osbeck) Sahni & Bennet
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 100: 202 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443560
Common Names
- Lansium parasiticum
- Langsat
- Duku
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- Lachanodendron domesticum Nees [unknown]
- Aglaia merrillii Elmer [unknown]
Description
Lansium parasiticum (also called Lansium, among many other common names) is a species of fruit tree in the family Meliaceae. It is a large tree with yellow-green fruit and is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lansium parasiticum is used as a food source and for medicinal purposes. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lansium parasiticum has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lansium parasiticum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to propagate in spring or summer.
Where to Find Lansium parasiticum
Lansium parasiticum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Lansium parasiticum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lansium parasiticum?
Lansium parasiticum
What type of plant is Lansium parasiticum?
A flowering plant
Where can Lansium parasiticum be found?
It is native to Southeast Asia
Species in the Lansium genus
Species in the Meliaceae family
Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,
References
Peter Osbeck (1723-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Osbeck' in the authors string.
Sigamony Stephen Richard Bennet (1940-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bennet' in the authors string.
Birbal Sahni (1891-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sahni' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:578885-1: Based on the initial data import