Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
villosus
ID:
527597

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 132 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526929



Common Names

  • Allophylus villosus
  • Villosus Allophylus
  • Villosus


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Synonyms

  • Ornitrophe aporetica Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ornitrophe villosa Roxb. [unknown]
  • Schmidelia aporetica Wall. ex Kurz [unknown]
  • Schmidelia aporetica (Roxb.) Voigt [unknown]
  • Schmidelia villosa Wight [unknown]
  • Allophylus aporeticus Kurz [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe aporeticus (Roxb.) Hiern [unknown]
  • Allophylus cobbe villosus (Roxb.) Hiern [unknown]

Description

Allophylus villosus (also called Hairy 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 villosus is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

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 villosus 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 villosus

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

Allophylus villosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus villosus?

Allophylus villosus

What is the common name of Allophylus villosus?

Hairy Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus villosus?

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

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2629577: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.