Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
zeylanicus
ID:
527607

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 348 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526939

Common Names

  • Allophylus zeylanicus
  • Zeylanicus Allophylus
  • Zeylanicus

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Synonyms

  • Ornitrophe allophyllus Pers. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia allophyllus DC. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia acuminata Thwaites [unknown]
  • Schmidelia varians Thwaites [unknown]
  • Schmidelia conferta Blanco [unknown]
  • Schmidelia hispida Thwaites [unknown]
  • Allophylus acuminatus Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus hispidus (Thwaites) Trimen [unknown]
  • Allophylus varians Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus zeylanicus acuminatus (Thwaites) Hiern [unknown]
  • Allophylus zeylanicus hispidus (Thwaites) Hiern [unknown]
  • Allophylus zeylanicus thwaitesii Hiern [unknown]
  • Allophylus zeylanicus varians (Thwaites) Hiern [unknown]

Description

Allophylus zeylanicus (also called Ceylon 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 zeylanicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white or yellowish-white, in axillary cymes. Seed: small, oblong, brownish-black. Seedlings: with opposite, ovate-lanceolate, serrate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus zeylanicus is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Allophylus zeylanicus

Allophylus zeylanicus is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Allophylus zeylanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus zeylanicus?

Allophylus zeylanicus

What is the common name of Allophylus zeylanicus?

Ceylon Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus zeylanicus?

It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It has leathery leaves that are arranged in a reticulate pattern and small white flowers.

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