Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
benthamiana
ID:
249003

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 16: t. 1583 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248335



Common Names

  • Bentham Aporosa
  • Aporosa benthamiana
  • Bentham Aporosa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Aporosa euphlebia Merr. [unknown]
  • Aporosa grandifolia Merr. [unknown]
  • Aporosa lunata philippinensis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Aporosa stipulosa Merr. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa benthamiana (also called 'Bentham's Aporosa', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree with alternate, obovate leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Indochina, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa benthamiana is a tropical plant native to the Philippines. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa benthamiana has white flowers with yellow centers and oblong-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa benthamiana is a slow-growing epiphytic plant that is best suited to warm, humid climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be grown in a well-draining soil mixture. Propagation is done by stem cuttings, which should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they begin to root.

Where to Find Aporosa benthamiana

Aporosa benthamiana can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Aporosa benthamiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa benthamiana?

Aporosa benthamiana

What is the family of Aporosa benthamiana?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the native range of Aporosa benthamiana?

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,

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