Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
sechellensis
ID:
527537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1928: 390 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526869



Common Names

  • Seychelles Allophylus
  • Seychelles Island Allophylus
  • Seychelles Island Bush


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Description

Allophylus sechellensis (also called Seychelles 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 Seychelles. It prefers to grow in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus sechellensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus sechellensis is a small evergreen tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and can be grown in containers. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Allophylus sechellensis

Allophylus sechellensis is native to the Seychelles Islands.

Allophylus sechellensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus sechellensis?

Allophylus sechellensis

What is the common name of Allophylus sechellensis?

Seychelles Allophylus

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus sechellensis?

Allophylus sechellensis 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