Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
lopezii
ID:
527424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 26: 469 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526756



Common Names

  • Allophylus lopezii
  • Lopezii Allophylus
  • Allophylus Lopezii


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Description

Allophylus lopezii (also called Lopez's Allophylus, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white or pink flowers and evergreen leaves. It is native to Ethiopia and is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus lopezii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Allophylus lopezii 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 lopezii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Allophylus lopezii

Allophylus lopezii is found in tropical regions of Africa, from Ethiopia to South Africa.

Allophylus lopezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus lopezii?

Allophylus lopezii

What type of plant is Allophylus lopezii?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Allophylus lopezii 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