Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
concanicus
ID:
527292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 20: 230 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526624

Common Names

  • Concanicus Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Concan Allophylus

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Description

Allophylus concanicus (also called Concan 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 concanicus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus concanicus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flat, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus concanicus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Allophylus concanicus

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

Allophylus concanicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus concanicus?

Allophylus concanicus

What are the common names of Allophylus concanicus?

False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus concanicus?

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