Lannea schimperi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schimperi
ID:
360889
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. , Nachtr. 1: 213 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360221
Common Names
- Schimper's Lannea
- Schimper Lannea
- Schimper's False Ash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Lannea ruspollii Engl. [unknown]
- Lannea stolzii Engl. & Brehmer [unknown]
- Lannea rufescens Engl. [unknown]
- Odina schimperi Hochst. ex A.Rich. [unknown]
- Calesiam schimperi (Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Lannea schimperi schimperi [unknown]
- Lannea schimperi glabrescens (Engl.) J.B.Gillett [unknown]
Description
Lannea schimperi (also called Schimper's 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 schimperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lannea schimperi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lannea schimperi 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 schimperi
Lannea schimperi can be found in Ethiopia and Sudan.
Lannea schimperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lannea schimperi?
Lannea schimperi
What type of plant is Lannea schimperi?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Lannea schimperi?
Dry woodlands and savannas
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-2340742: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.