Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
excelsus
ID:
527335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 230. 1890

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526667

Common Names

  • Excelsus Allophylus
  • Excelsus False-Tamarind
  • Excelsus Allophyllus

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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia caracasana H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia excelsa Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus excelsus (also called Excelsus Allophylus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree, usually growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,200 m. It has simple, alternate, elliptic-oblong to obovate leaves, with a smooth margin and a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus excelsus is used as an ornamental plant and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade and shelter. The leaves and bark of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Allophylus excelsus are small, yellow-green in color, and borne in axillary clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus excelsus 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 excelsus

Allophylus excelsus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Allophylus excelsus FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus excelsus prefer?

Allophylus excelsus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus excelsus?

The ideal temperature for Allophylus excelsus is between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Allophylus excelsus need?

Allophylus excelsus 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

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