Allophylus dummeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dummeri
ID:
527325
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 57: 187 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526657
Common Names
- Dummer's Allophylus
- Dummer's False-Tamarind
- Dummer's Allophyllus
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- Allophylus ussheri Baker f. [unknown]
Description
Allophylus dummeri (also called Dummer'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 dummeri 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 dummeri 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.
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Allophylus dummeri 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 dummeri
Allophylus dummeri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Allophylus dummeri FAQ
What type of soil does Allophylus dummeri prefer?
Allophylus dummeri prefers moist, well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus dummeri?
The ideal temperature for Allophylus dummeri is between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of light does Allophylus dummeri need?
Allophylus dummeri 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-2629326: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.