Ankula
Alangium lamarckii
Outdoor Plants Difficulty: Easy
📖 About this plant
Alangium lamarckii (syn. Alangium salviifolium — sage-leaved alangium or ‘Ankula’ in Odia) is a medium deciduous tree of the Alangiaceae family. The tree bears clusters of fragrant white flowers in spring followed by red ovoid fruits. Bark, roots, and fruits are used in Ayurvedic medicine for digestive and skin complaints. Wood is used for agricultural implements.
🧑🌾 Care requirements
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Water
Regular; drought-tolerant once established
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Humidity
Moderate
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Temperature
20-35°C
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Soil
Well-draining loam
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Fertilizer
Compost annually
📋 Plant facts
- 🌍 Origin
- India, Southeast Asia, China
- 📏 Max height
- 10-15 m
- 📐 Spread
- 4-6 m
- 🕰️ Bloom time
- Spring (white fragrant flowers)
- 🎨 Bloom color
- White to cream
- 🍃 Foliage color
- Deciduous green
- ⏳ Lifespan
- 40+ years
- 📈 Growth rate
- Moderate
- ☠️ Toxicity
- Mild — fruits and bark contain alkaloids used in traditional medicine
- 🌱 Propagation
- Seeds
🛡️ Health & Safety
Common issues
- Leaf spot, powdery mildew
💡 Care tips
- Plant in full sun. Tolerates poor soils.
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