Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 5 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248433
Common Names
- Aporosa caloneura
- Caloneura Aporosa
- Caloneura
Description
Aporosa caloneura (also called 'Caloneura', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows up to 10m tall and has oblong leaves with toothed margins. It is found in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa caloneura is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa caloneura has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa caloneura is a small, evergreen shrub with fragrant, white flowers. It is native to the tropical rainforest of South America and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Aporosa caloneura
Aporosa caloneura is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.
Aporosa caloneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa caloneura?
Aporosa caloneura
What are the common names of Aporosa caloneura?
Myrtle, Myrtle-leaved Phylica
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa caloneura?
Aporosa caloneura is found in open, rocky places in the Mediterranean region
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,