Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
nitidulus
ID:
527459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(5): 312 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526791



Common Names

  • Shiny Allophylus
  • Nitidulus Allophylus
  • Bright Allophylus


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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia nitidula Triana & Planch. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus nitidulus (also called Shiny 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 nitidulus 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 nitidulus 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 nitidulus 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 nitidulus

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

Allophylus nitidulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus nitidulus?

Allophylus nitidulus

What is the common name of Allophylus nitidulus?

Nitidulus

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus nitidulus?

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