Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
laetevirens
ID:
527390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 32 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526722



Common Names

  • Laetevirens Allophylus
  • African Boxwood
  • Bright-Green Allophylus


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Description

Allophylus laetevirens (also called Laete Virens Allophylus, among many other common names) is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical Africa, India, and Sri Lanka, and is found in dry, deciduous forests, woodlands, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus laetevirens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus laetevirens 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 laetevirens is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during the growing season. Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Allophylus laetevirens

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

Allophylus laetevirens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus laetevirens?

Allophylus laetevirens

What is the common name of Allophylus laetevirens?

Bright-green Allophylus

Where is Allophylus laetevirens 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