Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
laevigatus
ID:
527393

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 312 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526725

Common Names

  • Laevigatus Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Smooth Allophylus

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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia insulana Ridl. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia laevigata Turcz. [unknown]
  • Allophylus melanophloeus Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus laevigatus (also called Smooth 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 laevigatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus laevigatus 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 laevigatus is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during the growing season. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Allophylus laevigatus

Allophylus laevigatus is native to tropical Africa. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas.

Allophylus laevigatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus laevigatus?

Allophylus laevigatus

What is the common name of Allophylus laevigatus?

Smooth Allophylus

Where is Allophylus laevigatus 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

References