Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
heterophyllus
ID:
527367

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 3, Abt. 5: 312. 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526699



Common Names

  • Variable Allophylus
  • Variable False-Tamarind
  • Variable Allophyllus


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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia dioica Mart. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia heterophylla Cambess. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus heterophyllus (also called Heterophyllus 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 heterophyllous texture.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus heterophyllus 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 flower of Allophylus heterophyllus is white or yellowish-white with a five-lobed calyx and a four-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus heterophyllus 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 heterophyllus

Allophylus heterophyllus is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.

Allophylus heterophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus heterophyllus?

Allophylus heterophyllus

What is the common name of Allophylus heterophyllus?

Variable-leaved Allophylus

Where is Allophylus heterophyllus native to?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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