Alangium hirsutum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bloemb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Blumea 1: 254 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937072
Common Names
- Hirsutum Alangium
- Hirsutum Tree
- Hirsutum Alangium Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alangium hirsutum (also called Alangium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized shrub with large, lobed leaves and white flowers. It is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Alangium hirsutum 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 hirsutum are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and long with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alangium hirsutum is a species of flowering plant native to tropical Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Alangium hirsutum
Alangium hirsutum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and China.
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
Siebe Bloembergen (1905-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bloemb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58141-1: Based on the initial data import