Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1066933

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Vidal

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Phan. Cuming. Philipp. : 170 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066271

Common Names

  • Lanceolata Polyalthia
  • Lanceolata
  • Polyalthia Lanceolata

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Description

Polyalthia lanceolata (also called Lance-Leaved Polyalthia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in moist, evergreen forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Polyalthia lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant and is also known to have medicinal uses such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyalthia lanceolata is white and has a yellow center. It has a single seed per flower. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyalthia lanceolata is a tropical evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Polyalthia lanceolata

Polyalthia lanceolata can be found in tropical forests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Polyalthia genus

Polyalthia gracilipes, Polyalthia dumosa, Polyalthia dictyoneura, Polyalthia debilis, Polyalthia elliptica, Polyalthia corticosa, Polyalthia elegans, Polyalthia flagellaris, Polyalthia evecta, Polyalthia endertii, Polyalthia bracteosa, Polyalthia borneensis, Polyalthia barenensis, Polyalthia brunneifolia, Polyalthia angustissima, Polyalthia clemensiorum, Polyalthia cinnamomea, Polyalthia chrysotricha, Polyalthia celebica, Polyalthia cauliflora, Polyalthia castanea, Polyalthia bullata, Polyalthia venosa, Polyalthia hirtifolia, Polyalthia insignis, Polyalthia igniflora, Polyalthia lateritia, Polyalthia kanchanaburiana, Polyalthia subcordata, Polyalthia stenopetala, Polyalthia socia, Polyalthia sessiliflora, Polyalthia spathulata, Polyalthia tipuliflora, Polyalthia parviflora, Polyalthia oblonga, Polyalthia obliqua, Polyalthia rufescens, Polyalthia praeflorens, Polyalthia polyphlebia, Polyalthia persicifolia, Polyalthia pumila, Polyalthia mindorensis, Polyalthia motleyana, Polyalthia moonii, Polyalthia montis-silam, Polyalthia minutiflora, Polyalthia minima, Polyalthia miniata, Polyalthia microtus,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

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