Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
amentaceus
ID:
527226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 38: 215, 236. 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526558

Common Names

  • Allophylus amentaceus
  • Catkin-like Allophylus
  • Catkin-like Allophylus Fern

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Description

Allophylus amentaceus (also called Catkin 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 amentaceus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus amentaceus 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 amentaceus

Allophylus amentaceus can be found in tropical Africa.

Allophylus amentaceus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus amentaceus?

Allophylus amentaceus

What are the common names of Allophylus amentaceus?

False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus amentaceus?

Dry forests and woodlands

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