Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
umbrinus
ID:
527588

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 70: 543 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526920



Common Names

  • Allophylus umbrinus
  • Umbrinus Allophylus
  • Umbrinus


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Description

Allophylus umbrinus (also called umbral 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 umbrinus 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 umbrinus is a small evergreen tree or shrub that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Allophylus umbrinus

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

Allophylus umbrinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus umbrinus?

Allophylus umbrinus

What is the common name of Allophylus umbrinus?

Umbrella Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus umbrinus?

It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It has leathery leaves that are arranged in an umbrella-like 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