Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
dodsonii
ID:
527322

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1438 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526654



Common Names

  • Dodson's Allophylus
  • Dodson's False-Tamarind
  • Dodson's Allophyllus


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Description

Allophylus dodsonii (also called Dodson's 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 dodsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Allophylus dodsonii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus dodsonii 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 dodsonii

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

Allophylus dodsonii FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus dodsonii prefer?

Allophylus dodsonii prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus dodsonii?

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

What type of light does Allophylus dodsonii need?

Allophylus dodsonii 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