Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 312 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526832
Common Names
- Oak-Leaved Allophylus
- Quercifolius Allophylus
- Oak-Like Allophylus
Synonyms
- Schmidelia quercifolia Mart. [unknown]
Description
Allophylus quercifolius (also called Oak-leaved Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Allophylus quercifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allophylus quercifolius is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white speckled pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus quercifolius 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 quercifolius
Allophylus quercifolius can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Allophylus quercifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus quercifolius?
Allophylus quercifolius
What is the common name of Allophylus quercifolius?
Oak-Leaved Allophylus
Where is Allophylus quercifolius found?
It is found in tropical 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