Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
congolanus
ID:
527293

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 294 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526625

Common Names

  • Congolanus Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Congo Allophylus

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Synonyms

  • Allophylus appenduculatoserratus Gilg [unknown]
  • Allophylus congolanus monophyllus Baker f. [unknown]
  • Allophylus holstii Gilg ex Engl. [unknown]
  • Allophylus appendiculato-serratus Gilg [unknown]

Description

Allophylus congolanus (also called Congo 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 congolanus 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 flowers of Allophylus congolanus are small, white and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus congolanus 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 congolanus

Allophylus congolanus is native to Congo and can be found in moist deciduous forests.

Allophylus congolanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus congolanus?

Allophylus congolanus

What are the common names of Allophylus congolanus?

False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus congolanus?

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

References