Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
edulis
ID:
527326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk. ex Warm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1890: 244 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526658



Common Names

  • Edible Allophylus
  • Edible False-Tamarind
  • Edible Allophyllus


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Synonyms

  • Nassavia terminalis Vell. [deprecated]
  • Nassavia axillaris Vell. [deprecated]
  • Schmidelia edulis A.St.-Hil. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia puberula Cambess. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia levis Cambess. [unknown]
  • Allophylus cambessedei Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus edulis gracilis Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus edulis rosae F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Allophylus edulis subsessilis Huber [unknown]
  • Allophylus membranifolius Radlk. [unknown]
  • Allophylus pauciflorus rojasii F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Allophylus puberulus Radlk. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus edulis (also called Edible 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 edulis 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 edulis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus edulis 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 edulis

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

Allophylus edulis FAQ

What type of soil does Allophylus edulis prefer?

Allophylus edulis prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the ideal temperature for Allophylus edulis?

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

What type of light does Allophylus edulis need?

Allophylus edulis 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-2629327: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.