Allophylus nigericus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigericus
ID:
527457
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 57: 158 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526789
Common Names
- Nigerian Allophylus
- Nigericus Allophylus
- West African Allophylus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allophylus nigericus (also called Nigerian 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 Africa, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Allophylus nigericus 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 flowers of Allophylus nigericus are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allophylus nigericus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Allophylus nigericus
Allophylus nigericus is found in tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.
Allophylus nigericus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus nigericus?
Allophylus nigericus
What is the common name of Allophylus nigericus?
Nigericus
What is the natural habitat of Allophylus nigericus?
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
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629446: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.