Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
triphyllus
ID:
527586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 19: 363 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526918



Common Names

  • Allophylus triphyllus
  • Triphyllus Allophylus
  • Triphyllus


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Synonyms

  • Ornitrophe glabra Roxb. [unknown]
  • Usubis triphylla Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia bantamensis Blume [unknown]
  • Schmidelia racemosa L. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia javensis Blume [unknown]
  • Schmidelia glabra (Roxb.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia fulvinervis Blume [unknown]
  • Schmidelia littoralis Blume [unknown]
  • Schmidelia mutabilis Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus blancoi Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus celebicus Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe glaber Corner [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe limosus Corner [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe marinus Corner [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe velutinus Corner [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe villosus Corner [unknown]
  • Allophylus cochinchinensis Lecomte [unknown]
  • Allophylus fulvinervis Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus glaber Boerl. [unknown]
  • Allophylus lanatus Roxb. [unknown]
  • Allophylus ligustrinus Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus mutabilis Boerl. [unknown]
  • Allophylus racemosus (L.) Boerl. [unknown]
  • Allophylus rufescens Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus rugosus Blume [unknown]
  • Allophylus ternatus Lour. [unknown]

Description

Allophylus triphyllus (also called three-leaved 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 triphyllus 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 or yellowish-white, in axillary cymes. Seed: small, oblong, brownish-black. Seedlings: with opposite, ovate-lanceolate, serrate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allophylus triphyllus 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 triphyllus

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

Allophylus triphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus triphyllus?

Allophylus triphyllus

What is the common name of Allophylus triphyllus?

Three-leaved Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus triphyllus?

It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It has leathery leaves that are arranged in a three-leaved 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