Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
pauciflorus
ID:
527479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 19: 61 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526811



Common Names

  • Few-Flowered Allophylus
  • Pauciflorus Allophylus
  • Sparse Allophylus


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Synonyms

  • Allophylus pauciflorus lilloi F.A.Barkley [unknown]
  • Allophylus pauciflorus schreiteri F.A.Barkley [unknown]

Description

Allophylus pauciflorus (also called Few-flowered 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 pauciflorus 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 pauciflorus 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 pauciflorus 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 pauciflorus

Allophylus pauciflorus is native to tropical Africa. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and savannas.

Allophylus pauciflorus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus pauciflorus?

Allophylus pauciflorus

What is the common name of Allophylus pauciflorus?

Pauciflorus Allophyllus

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus pauciflorus?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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