Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
viridis
ID:
527598

Status:
valid

Authors:
Radlk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Sitzungsber. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. München 38: 229, 238 (1908 publ. 1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526930



Common Names

  • Allophylus viridis
  • Viridis Allophylus
  • Viridis


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Description

Allophylus viridis (also called Green 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 viridis 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 viridis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Allophylus viridis

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

Allophylus viridis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allophylus viridis?

Allophylus viridis

What is the common name of Allophylus viridis?

Green Allophylus

What are the characteristics of Allophylus viridis?

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