Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
natalensis
ID:
527455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sond.) De Winter

Source:
cmp

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 6: 408 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526787



Common Names

  • Natal Allophylus
  • Natalensis Allophylus
  • South African Allophylus


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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia erosa Arn. [unknown]
  • Allophylus erosus Radlk. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia natalensis Sond. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus natalensis (also called Natal 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 Africa, and its habitats include tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus natalensis has been used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders. It is also used as a source of food and fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Allophylus natalensis are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus natalensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Allophylus natalensis

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

Allophylus natalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus natalensis?

Allophylus natalensis

What is the common name of Allophylus natalensis?

Natalensis

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus natalensis?

Tropical rainforests

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-2629444: Based on the initial data import
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
Bernard de Winter (1924-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Winter' in the authors string.