Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
arborea
ID:
248933

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 470 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248265



Common Names

  • Aporosa arborea
  • Tree Vine
  • Tree-leaf Vine


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Synonyms

  • Leiocarpus arborescens Hassk. [unknown]
  • Leiocarpus arboreus Blume [unknown]
  • Aporosa arborescens (Hassk.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Baccaurea forbesii Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Daphniphyllum kingii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa arborea (also called Tree Aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of tree native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is a large tree with a dense canopy and grows in rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa arborea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa arborea has small, white flowers that are borne on the tips of the branches. The flowers are followed by small, round, red fruits that contain one or two seeds. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are reddish-brown.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa arborea is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Aporosa arborea

Aporosa arborea is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It is found in the wild in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand.

Aporosa arborea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa arborea?

Aporosa arborea

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa arborea?

Aporosa arborea is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

What is the average size of Aporosa arborea?

Aporosa arborea typically grows to a height of 10-20 cm.

Species in the Aporosa genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13198: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.