Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
oleosa
ID:
1135265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Oken

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Allg. Naturgesch. 3(2): 1341 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001134603

Common Names

  • Schleichera
  • Indian Walnut
  • Kusum

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Uses & Benefits

Schleichera oleosa is used for timber, firewood, and erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental tree in parks and gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schleichera oleosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schleichera oleosa is a fast-growing evergreen tree that grows to a height of 10-15 m. It is propagated by seeds, which should be sown in a nursery bed in spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 1 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Schleichera oleosa

Schleichera oleosa is found in the tropical forests of India and Southeast Asia.

Species in the Schleichera genus

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Lorenz Oken (1779-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oken' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:784721-1: Based on the initial data import