Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 38: 211, 235. 1909
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526646
Common Names
- Densiflorus Allophylus
- African Boxwood
- Dense-Flowered Allophylus
Description
Allophylus densiflorus (also called Dense-flowered Allophylus, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, deciduous forests, woodlands, and scrub.
Uses & Benefits
Allophylus densiflorus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Allophylus densiflorus are white or yellowish-white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus densiflorus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Allophylus densiflorus
Allophylus densiflorus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Allophylus densiflorus FAQ
What type of soil does Allophylus densiflorus prefer?
Allophylus densiflorus prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus densiflorus?
The ideal temperature for Allophylus densiflorus is between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of light does Allophylus densiflorus need?
Allophylus densiflorus needs bright, indirect light.
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