Lannea alata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alata
ID:
1051910
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
tro
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 214 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001051248
Common Names
- Alata Lannea
- Alata Lanna
- Alata Lanne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lannea alata (also called Alata Lannea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America, with a wide range of habitats from dry forests to wetter areas. It has a grey bark and its leaves are obovate with a pointed tip. The flowers are white and the fruits are drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Lannea alata is used as an ornamental plant, a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lannea alata are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
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Lannea alata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seed should be soaked in water for 24 hours prior to planting. Once planted, the seed should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Lannea alata
Lannea alata is native to the tropical regions of Africa.
Species in the Lannea genus
Lannea schimperi, Lannea schweinfurthii, Lannea ledermannii, Lannea microcarpa, Lannea nigritana, Lannea rubra, Lannea obovata, Lannea transulta, Lannea tibatensis, Lannea velutina, Lannea virgata, Lannea welwitschii, Lannea ambacensis, Lannea acida, Lannea acuminata, Lannea angolensis, Lannea antiscorbutica, Lannea barteri, Lannea glabrescens, Lannea humilis, Lannea gossweileri, Lannea chevalieri, Lannea cinerascens, Lannea cotoneaster, Lannea discolor, Lannea edulis, Lannea zastrowiana, Lannea coromandelica, Lannea fruticosa, Lannea alata, Lannea triphylla, Lannea rivae, Lannea malifolia, Lannea fulva, Lannea katangensis, Lannea asymmetrica,
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-1300915: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.