Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
costatus
ID:
527299

Status:
valid

Authors:
Choux

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Assoc. Franç. Avancem. Sci. 49: 380 (1925 publ. 1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526631



Common Names

  • Costatus Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Costate Allophylus


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Description

Allophylus costatus (also called Costate Allophylus, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, deciduous forests, woodlands, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus costatus 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 costatus 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 costatus 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 costatus

Allophylus costatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Allophylus costatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus costatus?

Allophylus costatus

What are the common names of Allophylus costatus?

False-Raspberry

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus costatus?

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