Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
hirsutus
ID:
527368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 38: 228, 238 (1908 publ. 1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526700

Common Names

  • Hairy Allophylus
  • Hairy False-Tamarind
  • Hairy Allophyllus

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Description

Allophylus hirsutus (also called Hirsute 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 hirsute texture.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus hirsutus is white or yellowish-white with a five-lobed calyx and a four-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus hirsutus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Allophylus hirsutus

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

Allophylus hirsutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus hirsutus?

Allophylus hirsutus

What is the common name of Allophylus hirsutus?

Hairy Allophylus

Where is Allophylus hirsutus native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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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