Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
glabratus
ID:
527349

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526681



Common Names

  • Glabrous Allophylus
  • Glabrous False-Tamarind
  • Glabrous Allophyllus


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Synonyms

  • Ornitrophe glabrata Poir. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia glabrata Kunth [unknown]

Description

Allophylus glabratus (also called Glabrous Allophylus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree, usually growing up to 4 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 glabrous texture.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus glabratus 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 glabratus 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 glabratus 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 glabratus

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

Allophylus glabratus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus glabratus?

Allophylus glabratus

What type of plant is Allophylus glabratus?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Allophylus glabratus 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