👉 'Alangium' is a Latin word meaning "spine-like or fleshy", which refers to the characteristic spines that dot the bark and branches of the Alangium tree, with each spine producing an elongated and twisted leaflet.
👉 The term "alangium" is a Japanese word that refers to a type of bamboo. It is often used in Chinese and Japanese gardens, as it has a slender, thin stem and a delicate shape, with leaves that are often arranged in a symmetrical pattern. Alangiums can grow up to 10 feet tall and have a woody texture.