Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
bojerianus
ID:
527242

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 129 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526574

Common Names

  • Allophylus bojerianus
  • Bojer's Allophylus
  • Bojer's Allophylus Fern

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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia bojeriana Cambess. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus bojerianus (also called Bojerian Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Afrotropical region, occurring in Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. It is found in dry woodland, bushland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus bojerianus is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria, and as an astringent and antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus bojerianus is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus bojerianus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Allophylus bojerianus

Allophylus bojerianus can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Allophylus bojerianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus bojerianus?

Allophylus bojerianus

What is the common name of Allophylus bojerianus?

Bojerianus

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus bojerianus?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Allophylus genus

Allophylus chrysothrix, Allophylus abyssinicus, Allophylus acutatus, Allophylus africanus, Allophylus agbala, Allophylus aldabricus, Allophylus altescandens, Allophylus amazonicus, Allophylus amboinensis, Allophylus amentaceus, Allophylus amplissimus, Allophylus angustatus, Allophylus antunesii, Allophylus apiocarpus, Allophylus arboreus, Allophylus bartlettii, Allophylus betongensis, Allophylus bicruris, Allophylus boinensis, Allophylus bojerianus, Allophylus bongolavensis, Allophylus borbonicus, Allophylus brachypetalus, Allophylus brachystachys, Allophylus brevipes, Allophylus brevipetiolaris, Allophylus bullatus, Allophylus camptoneurus, Allophylus camptostachys, Allophylus capillipes, Allophylus caudatus, Allophylus cazengoensis, Allophylus chartaceus, Allophylus chaunostachys, Allophylus chirindensis, Allophylus chlorocarpus, Allophylus chrysoneurus, Allophylus cinnamomeus, Allophylus cobbe, Allophylus cominia, Allophylus commersonii, Allophylus concanicus, Allophylus congolanus, Allophylus conraui, Allophylus coriaceus, Allophylus costatus, Allophylus crassinervis, Allophylus crenatus, Allophylus cristalensis, Allophylus dasythyrsus,

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References