Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
floribundus
ID:
527340

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 312 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526672



Common Names

  • Floribund Allophylus
  • Floribund False-Tamarind
  • Floribund Allophyllus


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Synonyms

  • Allophylus leiophloeus Radlk. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia floribunda Poepp. & Endl. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus floribundus (also called Floribund Allophylus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree, usually growing up to 6 m tall. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in humid forests, from sea level to 1,200 m. It has simple, alternate, elliptic-oblong to obovate leaves, with a smooth margin and a leathery texture.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus floribundus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. The leaves and bark of the plant are used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a windbreak and to provide shade and shelter.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Allophylus floribundus 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 floribundus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.

Where to Find Allophylus floribundus

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

Allophylus floribundus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus floribundus?

Allophylus floribundus

What type of plant is Allophylus floribundus?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Allophylus floribundus native to?

East Africa

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