Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
cobbe
ID:
527272

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Raeusch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. [Raeusch.] 108. 1797

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526604



Common Names

  • Cobbe Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Cobbe's Allophylus


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Synonyms

  • Picrodendron arboreum (Mill.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Ornitrophe malabarica Herb.Madr. ex Hiern [unknown]
  • Ornitrophe cobbe Willd. [unknown]
  • Ornitrophe schmidelia Pers. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendrum cobbe Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Pometia ternata G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia cobbe DC. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia dentata Wall. ex Voigt [unknown]
  • Schmidelia cochinchinensis DC. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia orientalis Sw. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia obovata A.Gray [unknown]
  • Schmidelia gemella Cambess. [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe racemosus Hiern [unknown]
  • Allophylus filiger Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus serrulatus Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus zimmermannianus Gilg ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Aporetica gemella DC. [unknown]
  • Dubanus pinnatus Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gemella trifoliata Lour. [unknown]
  • Rhus cobbe L. [unknown]
  • Pometia pinnata tomentosa (Blume) Jacobs [unknown]

Description

Allophylus cobbe (also called Cobbe Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus cobbe 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Allophylus cobbe var. pinnatus (Choux) Capuron
Allophylus cobbe pro. beananensis Capuron

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allophylus cobbe has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus cobbe 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 cobbe

Allophylus cobbe is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Allophylus cobbe FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus cobbe?

Allophylus cobbe

What are the common names of Allophylus cobbe?

False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus cobbe?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629275: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Ernst Adolf Räuschel (1740-1800): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raeusch.' in the authors string.