Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
aurea
ID:
248955

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 351 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248287



Common Names

  • Golden Aporosa
  • Aporosa aurea
  • Golden Aporosa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Excoecaria integrifolia Roxb. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa aurea (also called 'Golden Aporosa', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and is found in a variety of habitats, from lowland rainforest to montane forest.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa aurea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa aurea has small, yellow 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 aurea can be propagated by seed or vegetatively. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Vegetative propagation can be achieved by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in a moist, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aporosa aurea

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

Aporosa aurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa aurea?

Aporosa aurea

What is the family of Aporosa aurea?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the native range of Aporosa aurea?

New Guinea

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