Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
sumatranus
ID:
527567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 132 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526899



Common Names

  • Allophylus sumatranus
  • Sumatranus Allophylus
  • Sumatranus


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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia tomentosa Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Allophylus tomentosus Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus sumatranus (also called Sumatran 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 Sumatra. It prefers to grow in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus sumatranus 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 sumatranus 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 sumatranus

Allophylus sumatranus is native to Sumatra, Indonesia.

Allophylus sumatranus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus sumatranus?

Allophylus sumatranus

What is the common name of Allophylus sumatranus?

Sumatran Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus sumatranus?

It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It has leathery leaves that are arranged in a reticulate pattern and small white flowers.

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