Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
dregeanus
ID:
527324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) De Winter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 407 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526656



Common Names

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


Searching for Allophylus dregeanus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Schmidelia meyeri Planch. ex Baker [unknown]
  • Allophylus monophyllus Radlk. ex Taub. [unknown]
  • Allophylus monophylla Radlk. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia dregeana Sond. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus dregeanus (also called Drege'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 dregeanus 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 dregeanus are small, yellow-green in color, and borne in axillary clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, slender leaves.

Searching for Allophylus dregeanus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus dregeanus 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 dregeanus

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

Allophylus dregeanus FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus dregeanus prefer?

Allophylus dregeanus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus dregeanus?

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

What type of light does Allophylus dregeanus need?

Allophylus dregeanus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629325: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Bernard de Winter (1924-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Winter' in the authors string.