Lannea rubra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
360903
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 496 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360235
Common Names
- Red Lannea
- Rubra Lannea
- Red False Ash
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- Odina rubra K.Schum. [unknown]
- Calesiam rubra Hiern [unknown]
Description
Lannea rubra (also called Red 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 rubra is used as an ornamental plant and as a groundcover in gardens. It is also used as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lannea rubra var. elongata Van der VekenLannea rubra var. serrata Van der Veken
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lannea rubra has small, red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Lannea rubra 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 rubra
Lannea rubra can be found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula.
Lannea rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lannea rubra?
Lannea rubra
What is the common name of Lannea rubra?
Red African Sandalwood
What is the natural habitat of Lannea rubra?
Dry forests and scrublands
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 kew-2340765: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.