Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
ngounyensis
ID:
527456

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 100: 190 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526788



Common Names

  • Ngounyensis Allophylus
  • African Allophylus
  • Ngounyen Allophylus


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Description

Allophylus ngounyensis (also called Ngouny 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 ngounyensis 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 ngounyensis 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 ngounyensis 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 ngounyensis

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

Allophylus ngounyensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus ngounyensis?

Allophylus ngounyensis

What is the common name of Allophylus ngounyensis?

Ngounyensis

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus ngounyensis?

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