Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alliaceum
ID:
659136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 172 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658468



Common Names

  • Alliaceum Dysoxylum
  • Garlic-scented Dysoxylum
  • Garlic-scented Mahogany


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Synonyms

  • Trichilia similis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Prasoxylon alliaceum (Blume) M.Roem. [unknown]
  • Alliaria acuminatissima Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria costulata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria fraterna Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria glabra Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria lampongum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria miqueliana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria nageliana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria similis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria thyrsoidea Kuntze [unknown]
  • Alliaria vrieseana Kuntze [unknown]
  • Amoora oligosperma (Pierre) Pellegr. [unknown]
  • Chisocheton dempoensis Baker f. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum aculeatissimum Steud. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum acuminatissimum Blume [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum alliaceum lanceolatum Koord. & Valeton [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum alliaceum laxiflorum (Blume) C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum apoense Elmer [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum archboldianum Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum brachycalycinum Harms [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum brevipes Hiern [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum costulatum Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum dempoense (Baker f.) Harms [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum euphlebium Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum fraternum Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum glabrum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum klemmei Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum lampongum Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum lanceolatum Elmer [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum laxiflorum Blume [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum longifolium Blume [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum macrothyrsum Miq. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum miquelianum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum monticola Harms [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum nagelianum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum platyphyllum Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum pulchrum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum rostratum Merr. [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum sattelbergense Merr. & L.M.Perry [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum simile Blume [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum thyrsoideum Hiern [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum thyrsoideum andamanicum King [unknown]
  • Dysoxylum vrieseanum C.DC. [unknown]
  • Guarea alliacea Blume [unknown]
  • Hartighsea costulata Miq. [unknown]

Description

Dysoxylum alliaceum (also called Alliaceous Dysoxylum, among many other common names) is a small tree native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and a few leaves, and grows in dry, disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dysoxylum alliaceum has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dysoxylum alliaceum has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dysoxylum alliaceum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best propagated from cuttings or by layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. Layering should be done in spring or early summer. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dysoxylum alliaceum

Dysoxylum alliaceum is native to the southeastern United States and can be found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands and swamps.

Dysoxylum alliaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dysoxylum alliaceum?

Dysoxylum alliaceum

What is the common name of Dysoxylum alliaceum?

Alliaceum

What is the natural habitat of Dysoxylum alliaceum?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Dysoxylum genus

Dysoxylum gotadhora, Dysoxylum acutangulum, Dysoxylum alatum, Dysoxylum aliquantulum, Dysoxylum alliaceum, Dysoxylum aneityense, Dysoxylum angustifolium, Dysoxylum annae, Dysoxylum arborescens, Dysoxylum beddomei, Dysoxylum bijugum, Dysoxylum boridianum, Dysoxylum brachybotrys, Dysoxylum brassii, Dysoxylum brevipaniculum, Dysoxylum canalense, Dysoxylum carolinae, Dysoxylum cauliflorum, Dysoxylum championii, Dysoxylum crassum, Dysoxylum cumingianum, Dysoxylum cupuliforme, Dysoxylum cyrtobotryum, Dysoxylum densiflorum, Dysoxylum dolichobotrys, Dysoxylum dumosum, Dysoxylum enantiophyllum, Dysoxylum excelsum, Dysoxylum flavescens, Dysoxylum fraserianum, Dysoxylum gaudichaudianum, Dysoxylum gillespieanum, Dysoxylum glandulosum, Dysoxylum grande, Dysoxylum hapalanthum, Dysoxylum hoaense, Dysoxylum hongkongense, Dysoxylum hornei, Dysoxylum huntii, Dysoxylum inopinatum, Dysoxylum juglans, Dysoxylum kaniense, Dysoxylum klanderi, Dysoxylum kouiriense, Dysoxylum latifolium, Dysoxylum laxiracemosum, Dysoxylum lenticellare, Dysoxylum lenticellatum, Dysoxylum loureirii, Dysoxylum macranthum,

Species in the Meliaceae family

Aglaia cooperae, Aglaia agglomerata, Aglaia aherniana, Aglaia amplexicaulis, Aglaia angustifolia, Aglaia apiocarpa, Aglaia archboldiana, Aglaia argentea, Aglaia australiensis, Aglaia barbanthera, Aglaia basiphylla, Aglaia beccarii, Aglaia brassii, Aglaia breviracemosa, Aglaia brownii, Aglaia bullata, Aglaia ceramica, Aglaia chittagonga, Aglaia conferta, Aglaia coriacea, Aglaia costata, Aglaia crassinervia, Aglaia cremea, Aglaia cucullata, Aglaia cumingiana, Aglaia cuspidata, Aglaia densisquama, Aglaia densitricha, Aglaia edulis, Aglaia elaeagnoidea, Aglaia elliptica, Aglaia erythrosperma, Aglaia euryanthera, Aglaia evansensis, Aglaia eximia, Aglaia exstipulata, Aglaia flavescens, Aglaia flavida, Aglaia forbesii, Aglaia foveolata, Aglaia fragilis, Aglaia glabrata, Aglaia gracilis, Aglaia grandis, Aglaia heterotricha, Aglaia hiernii, Aglaia ijzermannii, Aglaia integrifolia, Aglaia korthalsii, Aglaia lancilimba,

References