Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 313 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526540
Common Names
- Allophylus abyssinicus
- Abyssinian Allophylus
- Abyssinian Allophylus Fern
Synonyms
- Schmidelia abyssinica Hochst. [unknown]
Description
Allophylus abyssinicus (also called Abyssinian Allophylus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and evergreen leaves. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Allophylus abyssinicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white or yellowish flowers in clusters. Seed: Small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus abyssinicus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.
Where to Find Allophylus abyssinicus
Allophylus abyssinicus can be found in Ethiopia.
Allophylus abyssinicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus abyssinicus?
Allophylus abyssinicus
What type of plant is Allophylus abyssinicus?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Allophylus abyssinicus native to?
East 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