Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polyosmoides
ID:
1411879

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Blumea 62(1): 79. 2017 [20 Apr 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424344

Common Names

  • Alangium Polyosmoides
  • Polyosmoides Alangium
  • Alangium of Polyosmoides

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Description

Alangium polyosmoides (also called 'Many-veined Alangium', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Alangium polyosmoides is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used to decorate outdoor spaces and is also known for its air-purifying properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Alangium polyosmoides sub. tomentosum (Benth.) W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Alangium polyosmoides is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alangium polyosmoides is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Take a cutting from the plant and let it dry out for a few days. Once the cut end has calloused over, place the cutting in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Alangium polyosmoides

Alangium polyosmoides is native to Tanzania and can be found in the dry savannah.

Alangium polyosmoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Alangium polyosmoides?

Alangium polyosmoides

What is the common name of Alangium polyosmoides?

Many-veined Alangium

Where is Alangium polyosmoides native to?

South Africa

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.