Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
cmp
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 129 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526557
Common Names
- Allophylus amboinensis
- Amboina Allophylus
- Amboina Allophylus Fern
Synonyms
- Nephelium ternatum (Forst.) Cuzent. [unknown]
- Ornitrophe repanda Roxb. [unknown]
- Ornitrophe panigera Labill. [unknown]
- Schmidelia ternata Cambess. [unknown]
- Allophylus ternatus Radlk [unknown]
- Aporetica ternata J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. [unknown]
Description
Allophylus amboinensis (also called Amboina 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 amboinensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
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 amboinensis 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 amboinensis
Allophylus amboinensis can be found in Indonesia.
Allophylus amboinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus amboinensis?
Allophylus amboinensis
What are the common names of Allophylus amboinensis?
Amboina False-Raspberry, False-Raspberry
What is the natural habitat of Allophylus amboinensis?
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