Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
amazonicus
ID:
527223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 312 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526555



Common Names

  • Allophylus amazonicus
  • Amazon Allophylus
  • Amazon Allophylus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia amazonica Mart. [unknown]
  • Allophylus amazonicus amazonicus [unknown]

Description

Allophylus amazonicus (also called Amazon 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 amazonicus is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It can also be used as an ornamental plant.

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 amazonicus 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 amazonicus

Allophylus amazonicus can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Allophylus amazonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus amazonicus?

Allophylus amazonicus

What are the common names of Allophylus amazonicus?

Amazon False-Raspberry, False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus amazonicus?

Rainforests

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