Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
leucophloeus
ID:
527414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(3): 478 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526746

Common Names

  • Allophylus leucophloeus
  • Leucophloeus Allophylus
  • Allophylus Leucophloeus

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Description

Allophylus leucophloeus (also called White-barked Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus leucophloeus 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 leucophloeus is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are thin and green, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus leucophloeus 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 leucophloeus

Allophylus leucophloeus is found in tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Allophylus leucophloeus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus leucophloeus?

Allophylus leucophloeus

What type of plant is Allophylus leucophloeus?

Tree

Where is Allophylus leucophloeus found?

Africa

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