Allophylus gentryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gentryi
ID:
527346
Status:
valid
Authors:
Croat
Source:
cmp
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 63: 423 (1976 publ. 1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526678
Common Names
- Gentry's Allophylus
- Gentry's False-Tamarind
- Gentry's Allophyllus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allophylus gentryi (also called Gentry's 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 gentryi 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 gentryi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allophylus gentryi 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 gentryi
Allophylus gentryi can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Allophylus gentryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus gentryi?
Allophylus gentryi
What type of plant is Allophylus gentryi?
Evergreen shrub
Where is Allophylus gentryi 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629346: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.