Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
brevipetiolaris
ID:
527251

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 449 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526583



Common Names

  • Allophylus brevipetiolaris
  • Short-petiole Allophylus
  • Short-petiole False-grape


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Description

Allophylus brevipetiolaris (also called Brevipetiolaris 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 brevipetiolaris 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 brevipetiolaris 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 brevipetiolaris is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 8 m tall. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings are well-rooted.

Where to Find Allophylus brevipetiolaris

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

Allophylus brevipetiolaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus brevipetiolaris?

Allophylus brevipetiolaris

What is the common name of Allophylus brevipetiolaris?

Brevipetiolaris

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus brevipetiolaris?

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