Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
africanus
ID:
527211

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Beauv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Fl. Oware 2: 54 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526543



Common Names

  • Allophylus africanus
  • African Allophylus
  • African Allophylus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Ornitrophe tristachyos Schumach. & Thonn. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia affinis Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia rehmanniana Szyszył. [unknown]
  • Allophylus africanus acuminatus Robyns ex Hauman [unknown]
  • Allophylus africanus mawambensis (Gilg) Hauman [unknown]
  • Allophylus africanus senegalensis Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus africanus subvelutinus Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus cataractarum Baker f. [unknown]
  • Allophylus goetzeanus Gilg [unknown]
  • Allophylus holubii Baker f. [unknown]
  • Allophylus mawambensis Gilg [unknown]
  • Allophylus melanocarpus Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus schweinfurthii Gilg [unknown]
  • Allophylus spragueanus Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Allophylus subcoriaceus Baker f. [unknown]
  • Allophylus timboensis Hua [unknown]
  • Allophylus transvaalensis Burtt Davy [unknown]
  • Azamara trifoliata Hochst. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Schmidelia leucocarpa Arn. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia melanocarpa Arn. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia africana (P.Beauv.) DC. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus africanus (also called African 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 africanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold and cough.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allophylus africanus var. griseotomentosus (Gilg) Verdc.

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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus africanus 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 africanus

Allophylus africanus can be found in tropical Africa.

Allophylus africanus FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus africanus prefer?

Allophylus africanus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus africanus?

The ideal temperature for Allophylus africanus is between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Allophylus africanus need?

Allophylus africanus needs bright, indirect light.

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