Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
dimorphus
ID:
527316

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Actes Congr. Int. Bot. Amst. 1877: 126 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526648



Common Names

  • Dimorphus Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Two-Form Allophylus


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Description

Allophylus dimorphus (also called Dimorphic 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 dimorphus 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 dimorphus 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 dimorphus 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 dimorphus

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

Allophylus dimorphus FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus dimorphus prefer?

Allophylus dimorphus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus dimorphus?

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

What type of light does Allophylus dimorphus need?

Allophylus dimorphus 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