Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
macrocarpus
ID:
527427

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danguy & Choux

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 32: 387 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526759



Common Names

  • Allophylus macrocarpus
  • Macrocarpus Allophylus
  • Allophylus Macrocarpus


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Synonyms

  • Allophylus cobbe macrocarpus (Danguy & Choux) Capuron [unknown]

Description

Allophylus macrocarpus (also called Large-fruited Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus macrocarpus 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 macrocarpus 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 macrocarpus 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 macrocarpus

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

Allophylus macrocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus macrocarpus?

Allophylus macrocarpus

What type of plant is Allophylus macrocarpus?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Allophylus macrocarpus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629419: Based on the initial data import
Paul Auguste Danguy (1862-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Danguy' in the authors string.
Pierre Choux (1890-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Choux' in the authors string.