Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
antanosarum
ID:
1063733

Status:
valid

Authors:
Capuron & Sleumer

Source:
tro

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 90 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063071



Common Names

  • Ludia antanosarum
  • Antanosarum Ludia
  • Antanosarum False Mango


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Description

Ludia antanosarum (also called Antanosarum ludia, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree native to tropical Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its bark is smooth and grey. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is found in lowland and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ludia antanosarum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber production and as a source of fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ludia antanosarum has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ludia antanosarum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ludia antanosarum

Ludia antanosarum is found in the tropical forests of South America.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-13201079: Based on the initial data import
René Paul Raymond Capuron (1921-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Capuron' in the authors string.
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.