Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
360924

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Engl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 498 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360256

Common Names

  • Welwitschii Lannea
  • Welwitschii False Ash
  • Welwitschii Ash

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Synonyms

  • Ricinodendron staudtii Pax [unknown]
  • Lannea longifoliolata Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Odina welwitschii K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Calesiam welwitschii Hiern [unknown]
  • Lannea acidissima A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Lannea zenkeri Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]

Description

Lannea welwitschii (also called African Walnut, among many other common names) is a deciduous tree native to Africa and parts of Asia. It has a rounded crown and grows up to 20 meters in height. It is found in dry, open woodlands and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lannea welwitschii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lannea welwitschii 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 welwitschii 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 welwitschii

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

Lannea welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lannea welwitschii?

Lannea welwitschii

What is the common name of Lannea welwitschii?

African cherry

What is the natural habitat of Lannea welwitschii?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2340792: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.