Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
semidentatus
ID:
527538

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] 3, Abt. 5: 312. 1895 [2 Apr 1895] [and in Trans. Linn. Soc. ser. 2, 4: 341. Dec 1895]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526870



Common Names

  • Allophylus semidentatus
  • Semidentatus Allophylus
  • Semidentatus


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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia semidentata Miq. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus semidentatus (also called semidentate 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 semidentatus 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 semidentatus 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 semidentatus

Allophylus semidentatus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Allophylus semidentatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus semidentatus?

Allophylus semidentatus

What is the common name of Allophylus semidentatus?

Semidentate Allophylus

What is the natural habitat of Allophylus semidentatus?

Allophylus semidentatus 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629522: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Radlkofer (1829-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Radlk.' in the authors string.