Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 130: 162 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526768
Common Names
- Allophylus marquesensis
- Marquesensis Allophylus
- Allophylus Marquesensis
Description
Allophylus marquesensis (also called Marquesan Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Allophylus marquesensis has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders. It is also used as a source of food and fodder.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allophylus marquesensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus marquesensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Allophylus marquesensis
Allophylus marquesensis is found in tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Allophylus marquesensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus marquesensis?
Allophylus marquesensis
What is the common name of Allophylus marquesensis?
Marquesensis
What is the natural habitat of Allophylus marquesensis?
Tropical rainforests
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