Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) F.Friedmann
Source:
cmp
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Fl. Mascar. 76: 6 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526577
Common Names
- Allophylus borbonicus
- Allophylus
- Bourbon Allophylus
Synonyms
- Ornitrophe borbonica J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
- Schmidelia integrifolia DC. [unknown]
- Allophylus integrifolius Blume [unknown]
- Ornitrophe integrifolia Willd. [unknown]
Description
Allophylus borbonicus (also called Bourbon 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 borbonicus 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 borbonicus 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus borbonicus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Allophylus borbonicus
Allophylus borbonicus can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in the Mascarene Islands.
Allophylus borbonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus borbonicus?
Allophylus borbonicus
What is the common name of Allophylus borbonicus?
Borbonicus
What is the natural habitat of Allophylus borbonicus?
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