Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
decipiens
ID:
527312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 313 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526644



Common Names

  • Decipiens Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Deceptive Allophylus


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Synonyms

  • Rhus spicata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Rhus knysniaca Schinz [unknown]
  • Schmidelia decipiens Arn. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia undulata Arn. [unknown]
  • Allophylus spicatus (Thunb.) Fourc. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia decipens Sond. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus decipiens (also called Decipiens 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 decipiens 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 decipiens 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 decipiens 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 decipiens

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

Allophylus decipiens FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus decipiens prefer?

Allophylus decipiens prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus decipiens?

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

What type of light does Allophylus decipiens need?

Allophylus decipiens 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