Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
javanicum
ID:
937753

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Wangerin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 220b: 17 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937091

Common Names

  • Javanicum Alangium
  • Javanicum Tree
  • Javanicum Alangium Tree

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Description

Alangium javanicum (also called Javanese Alangium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Alangiaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 5 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alangium javanicum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alangium javanicum var. papuanum (Melch. & Mansf.) Bloemb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Alangium javanicum are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Alangium javanicum: This plant is propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every two weeks.

Where to Find Alangium javanicum

Alangium javanicum 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5578: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Walther Wangerin (1884-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wangerin' in the authors string.