Allophylus gossweileri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
527352
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1919
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 57: 186 (1919)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526684
Common Names
- Gossweiler's Allophylus
- Gossweiler's False-Tamarind
- Gossweiler's Allophyllus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allophylus gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Allophylus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub or tree, usually growing up to 5 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 gossweileri 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 gossweileri 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 gossweileri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Allophylus gossweileri
Allophylus gossweileri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Allophylus gossweileri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus gossweileri?
Allophylus gossweileri
What type of plant is Allophylus gossweileri?
Tree
Where is Allophylus gossweileri found?
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-2629351: Based on the initial data import
Edmund Gilbert Baker (1864-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker f.' in the authors string.