Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
360897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause

Source:
cmp

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46: 324 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360229

Common Names

  • Small-fruited Lannea
  • Microcarpa Lannea
  • Small-fruited False Ash

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Synonyms

  • Lannea oleosa A.Chev. [unknown]

Description

Lannea microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Lannea, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist, wooded habitats. It has oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lannea microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lannea microcarpa has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lannea microcarpa is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist medium. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lannea microcarpa

Lannea microcarpa can be found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.

Lannea microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lannea microcarpa?

Lannea microcarpa

What type of plant is Lannea microcarpa?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Lannea microcarpa?

Dry woodlands and savannas

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:69788-1: Based on the initial data import