Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
conraui
ID:
527295

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg ex Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 38: 221, 237 (1908 publ. 1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526627

Common Names

  • Conraui Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Conrau's Allophylus

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Description

Allophylus conraui (also called Conrau's 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 conraui 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 conraui 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 conraui 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 conraui

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

Allophylus conraui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus conraui?

Allophylus conraui

What are the common names of Allophylus conraui?

False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus conraui?

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-2629298: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Friedrich Gilg (1867-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilg' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.