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Sage-Leaved Alangium (Alangium salviifolium)

Sage-Leaved Alangium (Alangium salviifolium) is a small tree or large shrub native to tropical Africa and Asia, known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal.

Can tolerate some direct sun.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid overwatering.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in temperatures between 18-25°C.

Avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Do not fertilize in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree, Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-10 m

Spread

2-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Alangium decapetalum Lam.
Alangium latifolium Miq. ex C.B.Clarke
Alangium mohillae Tul.
Alangium tomentosum Lam.
Grewia salviifolia L.f.
Karangolum mohillae (Tul.) Kuntze
Karangolum salviifolium (L.f.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCornales
  • familyCornaceae
  • genusAlangium
  • speciesAlangium salviifolium

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