Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chondroneura
ID:
249164

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Airy Shaw) Schot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 451 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248496



Common Names

  • Aporosa chondroneura
  • Chondroneura Aporosa
  • Chondroneura


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Synonyms

  • Aporosa prainiana chondroneura Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Aporosa symplocoides chondroneura (Airy Shaw) Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Aporosa chondroneura (also called Red Myrtle, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8m tall. It is native to the south-eastern part of Australia, and is found in dry sclerophyll forest and woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa chondroneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in perfumes and aromatherapy. It is also used to make herbal teas and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aporosa chondroneura is a white or yellowish-white, with four petals. The seed is an ovoid capsule, containing two seeds. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa chondroneura is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Aporosa chondroneura

Aporosa chondroneura is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Aporosa chondroneura FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa chondroneura?

Aporosa chondroneura

Where is Aporosa chondroneura native to?

Australia

What type of plant is Aporosa chondroneura?

Evergreen shrub

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-13221: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.
Anne M. Schot (b.1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schot' in the authors string.