Status:
valid
Authors:
Sw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 62 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526617
Common Names
- Cominia Allophylus
- African Boxwood
- Cobbe's Allophylus
Synonyms
- Ornitrophe cominia Willd. [unknown]
- Rhus arborea DC. [unknown]
- Rhus cominia L. [unknown]
- Schmidelia cominia Sw. [unknown]
- Schmidelia viticifolia Kunth [unknown]
- Schmidelia panigera G.Don [unknown]
- Allophylus cominia decoloratus Radlk. [unknown]
- Allophylus kinlochii Standl. [unknown]
Description
Allophylus cominia (also called Cominia Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 8 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 cominia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Allophylus cominia var. decalvatus Radlk.
Allophylus cominia var. parvifolia Kitan.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Allophylus cominia has small, yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus cominia 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 cominia
Allophylus cominia is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Allophylus cominia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus cominia?
Allophylus cominia
What are the common names of Allophylus cominia?
False-Raspberry
What is the natural habitat of Allophylus cominia?
Rainforests
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