Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
matsumuranum
ID:
1540126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hayata) C.B.Shang, X.R.Wang, Yi F.Duan & Yong F.Li

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 436: 290 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021701



Common Names

  • Chengiodendron matsumuranum
  • Matsumuranum
  • Japanese Lancewood


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Description

Chengiodendron matsumuranum (also called Matsumura's Chengiodendron, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to India and is found in woodlands, savannas and along riverbanks. The leaves are simple, opposite, oblong-lanceolate and have a serrated margin. The flowers are yellow and the fruits are small, round, and brown.

Uses & Benefits

Chengiodendron matsumuranum is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and stomach ailments. It is also used as a dye and for its fragrant wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Chengiodendron matsumuranum are small, white and fragrant, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chengiodendron matsumuranum is a fast-growing shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Chengiodendron matsumuranum

Chengiodendron matsumuranum is native to Japan.

Chengiodendron matsumuranum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chengiodendron matsumuranum?

Chengiodendron matsumuranum

What is the common name of Chengiodendron matsumuranum?

Matsumuranum

What is the natural habitat of Chengiodendron matsumuranum?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Oleaceae family

Abeliophyllum distichum, Cartrema floridana, Cartrema scortechinii, Cartrema sumatrana, Cartrema americana, Chionanthus greenii, Chionanthus colonchensis, Chionanthus macrothyrsus, Chionanthus acunae, Chionanthus adamsii, Chionanthus albidiflorus, Chionanthus amblirrhinus, Chionanthus avilensis, Chionanthus axillaris, Chionanthus axilliflorus, Chionanthus bakeri, Chionanthus balgooyanus, Chionanthus beccarii, Chionanthus brachystachys, Chionanthus brassii, Chionanthus bumelioides, Chionanthus callophylloides, Chionanthus callophyllus, Chionanthus caudifolius, Chionanthus caymanensis, Chionanthus celebicus, Chionanthus clementis, Chionanthus compactus, Chionanthus cordulatus, Chionanthus coriaceus, Chionanthus crassifolius, Chionanthus crispus, Chionanthus curvicarpus, Chionanthus cuspidatus, Chionanthus decipiens, Chionanthus densiflorus, Chionanthus dictyophyllus, Chionanthus diversifolius, Chionanthus domingensis, Chionanthus dussii, Chionanthus ellipticus, Chionanthus enervis, Chionanthus eriorachis, Chionanthus evenius, Chionanthus ferrugineus, Chionanthus filiformis, Chionanthus fluminensis, Chionanthus gigas, Chionanthus globosus, Chionanthus glomeratus,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208966-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].