Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
letestui
ID:
527410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 100: 189 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526742



Common Names

  • Allophylus letestui
  • Letestui Allophylus
  • Allophylus Letestui


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Description

Allophylus letestui (also called Letestu's Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus letestui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus letestui is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nutlet. The seedlings are thin and green, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus letestui 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 letestui

Allophylus letestui is native to tropical Africa. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas.

Allophylus letestui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus letestui?

Allophylus letestui

What type of plant is Allophylus letestui?

Tree

Where is Allophylus letestui 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

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