Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oblongum
ID:
938069

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1930: 426 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937407

Common Names

  • Alangium oblongum
  • Oblong Alangium
  • Lanceleaf Alangium

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Description

Alangium oblongum (also called 'Oblong Alangium', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Alangiaceae. It is a small, evergreen tree with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady forests. It is also found in disturbed areas and secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alangium oblongum is used in traditional Indian medicine and has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alangium oblongum is a white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alangium oblongum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The cuttings should be kept at a temperature of 21-24°C (70-75°F) and should be kept in a humid environment.

Where to Find Alangium oblongum

Alangium oblongum is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, 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,