Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
unifoliatus
ID:
527590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 1: 208 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526922



Common Names

  • Allophylus unifoliatus
  • Unifoliatus Allophylus
  • Unifoliatus


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Description

Allophylus unifoliatus (also called One-leaved Allophylus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Allophylus unifoliatus 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 unifoliatus 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 unifoliatus

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

Allophylus unifoliatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus unifoliatus?

Allophylus unifoliatus

What is the common name of Allophylus unifoliatus?

One-leaved Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus unifoliatus?

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