Alangium premnifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ohwi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 7(1): 30. 1938 [28 Feb 1938]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000937521
Common Names
- Premnifoliate Alangium
- Alangium premnifolium
- Premnifolium Alangium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Alangium premnifolium (also called 'Premna-leaved 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 premnifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alangium premnifolium is a small, white flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Alangium premnifolium is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°F (-12°C). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Alangium premnifolium
Alangium premnifolium 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-5619: Based on the initial data import
Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.