Status:
valid
Authors:
Vermoesen ex Hauman
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 28: 99 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526864
Common Names
- Sapin Allophylus
- Sapin Island Allophylus
- Sapin Island Bush
Description
Allophylus sapinii (also called Sapin's 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 sapinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its wood is used to make furniture and musical instruments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, yellow, with four petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: thin, green, with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus sapinii is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Allophylus sapinii
Allophylus sapinii is native to the Philippines.
Allophylus sapinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus sapinii?
Allophylus sapinii
What is the common name of Allophylus sapinii?
Sapinii Allophylus
What is the natural habitat of Allophylus sapinii?
Allophylus sapinii 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