Ludia leandriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leandriana
ID:
1063748
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 12: 88 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063086
Common Names
- Ludia leandriana
- Leandriana Ludia
- Leandriana False Mango
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ludia leandriana (also called Leandre's 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 leandriana 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 leandriana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ludia leandriana is a small, evergreen tree native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once established, Ludia leandriana should be grown in full sun and given regular waterings.
Where to Find Ludia leandriana
Ludia leandriana is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Ludia genus
Ludia craggiana, Ludia dracaenoides, Ludia madagascariensis, Ludia arborea, Ludia boinensis, Ludia comorensis, Ludia mauritiana, Ludia pinnatinervia, Ludia antanosarum, Ludia glaucocarpa, Ludia leandriana, Ludia scolopioides, Ludia myrtoides, Ludia erosifolia, Ludia ludiifolia, Ludia sessilis, Ludia imontiensis, Ludia ankaranensis, Ludia faradifani, Ludia chapelieri, Ludia brevipes, Ludia suarezensis, Ludia wikstroemiifolia, Ludia ikongoensis, Ludia pachyadenia,
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-13201140: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.