Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
chrysoneurus
ID:
527270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 479 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526602

Common Names

  • Chrysoneurus Allophylus
  • Golden-Fruit Allophylus
  • African Boxwood

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Description

Allophylus chrysoneurus (also called Chrysoneurus 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 chrysoneurus 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 chrysoneurus 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 chrysoneurus is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings are well-rooted.

Where to Find Allophylus chrysoneurus

Allophylus chrysoneurus is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Allophylus chrysoneurus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus chrysoneurus?

Allophylus chrysoneurus

What are the common names of Allophylus chrysoneurus?

False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus chrysoneurus?

Dry forests and woodlands

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