Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. , sér. 2, 38: 110 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526936
Common Names
- Allophylus whitei
- Whitei Allophylus
- Whitei
Description
Allophylus whitei (also called White's 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 whitei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.
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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Allophylus whitei is an evergreen shrub 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 whitei
Allophylus whitei is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Allophylus whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Allophylus whitei?
Allophylus whitei
What is the common name of Allophylus whitei?
White's Allophylus
What are the characteristics of Allophylus whitei?
It is an evergreen shrub with an upright habit. It has leathery leaves that are arranged in a reticulate 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