Status:
valid
Authors:
Radlk.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Pl. Portoric.) 1885:n. 248 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526632
Common Names
- Crassinervis Allophylus
- African Boxwood
- Thick-Nerved Allophylus
Synonyms
- Allophylus crassinervis cuneatus Radlk. [unknown]
- Allophylus crassinervis ellipticus Radlk. [unknown]
- Allophylus crassinervis ovatus Radlk. [unknown]
Description
Allophylus crassinervis (also called Thick-nerve 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 crassinervis 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 crassinervis are white or yellowish-white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus crassinervis 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 crassinervis
Allophylus crassinervis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Allophylus crassinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus crassinervis?
Allophylus crassinervis
What are the common names of Allophylus crassinervis?
False-Raspberry
What is the natural habitat of Allophylus crassinervis?
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