Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
timorensis
ID:
527579

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 130 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526911



Common Names

  • Allophylus timorensis
  • Timorensis Allophylus
  • Timorensis


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Synonyms

  • Schmidelia lasiostemon Beck [unknown]
  • Allophylus litoralis Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus sublaxus Gillespie [unknown]
  • Allophylus sundanus Miq. [unknown]
  • Allophylus vitiensis Radlk. [unknown]
  • Aporetica penicillata Blanco [unknown]
  • Schmidelia timoriensis DC. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus timorensis (also called Timor 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 Timor. It prefers to grow in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus timorensis 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 timorensis 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 timorensis

Allophylus timorensis is native to Timor, Indonesia.

Allophylus timorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus timorensis?

Allophylus timorensis

What is the common name of Allophylus timorensis?

Timor Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus timorensis?

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