Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
samarensis
ID:
527531

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 11: 192 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526863



Common Names

  • Samar Allophylus
  • Samar Island Allophylus
  • Samar Island Bush


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Description

Allophylus samarensis (also called Samar Island allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the islands of the Philippines. It prefers to grow in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus samarensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, fragrant, with four petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: thin, green, with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus samarensis is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Philippines. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Allophylus samarensis

Allophylus samarensis is native to the Philippines.

Allophylus samarensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus samarensis?

Allophylus samarensis

What is the common name of Allophylus samarensis?

Samar Allophylus

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus samarensis?

Allophylus samarensis is native to tropical rainforests in South America.

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