Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
dasythyrsus
ID:
527310

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 38: 231, 239 (1908 publ. 1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526642



Common Names

  • Dasythyrsus Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Hairy Allophylus


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Description

Allophylus dasythyrsus (also called Dense 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 dasythyrsus 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 dasythyrsus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus dasythyrsus 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 dasythyrsus

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

Allophylus dasythyrsus FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus dasythyrsus prefer?

Allophylus dasythyrsus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus dasythyrsus?

The ideal temperature for Allophylus dasythyrsus is between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of light does Allophylus dasythyrsus need?

Allophylus dasythyrsus needs bright, indirect light.

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