Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
cardiosperma
ID:
249119

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 35: 139 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248451



Common Names

  • Aporosa Cardiosperma
  • Heart-seeded Aporosa
  • Heart-seeded Aporosa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Aporosa affinis Baill. [unknown]
  • Aporosa lindleyana (Wight) Baill. [unknown]
  • Aporosa sphaerocarpa Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Scepa lindleyana Wight [unknown]
  • Croton cardiospermus Gaertn. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa cardiosperma (also called Heart-seed, among many other common names) is a small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa cardiosperma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa cardiosperma has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa cardiosperma is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Aporosa cardiosperma

Aporosa carrii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Aporosa cardiosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa cardiosperma?

Aporosa cardiosperma

What are the common names of Aporosa cardiosperma?

Cardiospermum, Heart-seed

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa cardiosperma?

Tropical rainforests, secondary forests, and disturbed areas

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-13217: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.