Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
havilandii
ID:
937712

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bloemb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Blumea 1: 277 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937050

Common Names

  • Haviland's Alangium
  • Haviland's Tree
  • Haviland's Alangium Tree

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Description

Alangium havilandii (also called Haviland's Alangium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tree growing to 5–10 m tall, with stems up to 8 cm in diameter. The leaves are simple, 5–15 cm long, with up to 5 leaflets. It grows in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Alangium havilandii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alangium havilandii are small, white and fragrant, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alangium havilandii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach a height of up to 10 m. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Alangium havilandii

Alangium havilandii can be found in parts of Southeast Asia, including parts of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Species in the Alangium genus

Alangium alpinum, Alangium barbatum, Alangium borneense, Alangium chinense, Alangium chungii, Alangium circulare, Alangium ebenaceum, Alangium ferrugineum, Alangium frutescens, Alangium glandulosum, Alangium grisolleoides, Alangium havilandii, Alangium hexapetalum, Alangium hirsutum, Alangium hollrungii, Alangium javanicum, Alangium kurzii, Alangium longiflorum, Alangium maliliense, Alangium meyeri, Alangium mezianum, Alangium nobile, Alangium oblongum, Alangium pilosum, Alangium platanifolium, Alangium premnifolium, Alangium qingchuanense, Alangium ridleyi, Alangium rotundifolium, Alangium salviifolium, Alangium scandens, Alangium sinicum, Alangium taiwanianum, Alangium tetrandrum, Alangium tonkinense, Alangium uniloculare, Alangium villosum, Alangium warburgianum, Alangium yunnanense, Alangium barbatum, Alangium kayuniga, Alangium amplum, Alangium indochinense, Alangium melliferum, Alangium sempervirens, Alangium polyosmoides,

Species in the Cornaceae family

Alangium alpinum, Alangium barbatum, Alangium borneense, Alangium chinense, Alangium chungii, Alangium circulare, Alangium ebenaceum, Alangium ferrugineum, Alangium frutescens, Alangium glandulosum, Alangium grisolleoides, Alangium havilandii, Alangium hexapetalum, Alangium hirsutum, Alangium hollrungii, Alangium javanicum, Alangium kurzii, Alangium longiflorum, Alangium maliliense, Alangium meyeri, Alangium mezianum, Alangium nobile, Alangium oblongum, Alangium pilosum, Alangium platanifolium, Alangium premnifolium, Alangium qingchuanense, Alangium ridleyi, Alangium rotundifolium, Alangium salviifolium, Alangium scandens, Alangium sinicum, Alangium taiwanianum, Alangium tetrandrum, Alangium tonkinense, Alangium uniloculare, Alangium villosum, Alangium warburgianum, Alangium yunnanense, Alangium barbatum, Alangium kayuniga, Alangium amplum, Alangium indochinense, Alangium melliferum, Alangium sempervirens, Alangium polyosmoides, Cornus eydeana, Cornus lepagei, Cornus acadiensis, Cornus alba,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5574: Based on the initial data import
Siebe Bloembergen (1905-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bloemb.' in the authors string.