Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
betongensis
ID:
527238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 359 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526570

Common Names

  • Allophylus betongensis
  • Betong Allophylus
  • Betong Allophylus Fern

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Description

Allophylus betongensis (also called Betong Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Afrotropical region, occurring in Angola, Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Zimbabwe. It is found in dry woodland, bushland and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus betongensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever and malaria, and as an astringent and antiseptic. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus betongensis is white and has 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus betongensis 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 betongensis

Allophylus betongensis can be found in the western United States and Canada, from California to British Columbia and east to Montana and Wyoming.

Allophylus betongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus betongensis?

Allophylus betongensis

What is the common name of Allophylus betongensis?

Betongensis

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus betongensis?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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