Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
boinensis
ID:
527241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choux

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Assoc. Franç. Avancem. Sci. 49: 380 (1925 publ. 1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526573



Common Names

  • Allophylus boinensis
  • Boina Allophylus
  • Boina Allophylus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Allophylus cobbe boinensis (Choux) Capuron [unknown]

Description

Allophylus boinensis (also called Boin 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 boinensis 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 boinensis 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 boinensis 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 boinensis

Allophylus boinensis can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Allophylus boinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus boinensis?

Allophylus boinensis

What is the common name of Allophylus boinensis?

Boinensis

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus boinensis?

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