Status:
valid
Authors:
Gage
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 9: 229 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248529
Common Names
- Confused Aporosa
- Aporosa
- Confused Aporosa Tree
Synonyms
- Aporosa mollis Merr. [unknown]
Description
Aporosa confusa (also called Confused Aporosa, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, leathery, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and in scrubland.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa confusa is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant. It is also used to make furniture and other items.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aporosa confusa is white or pinkish, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green plant with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa confusa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Aporosa confusa
Aporosa confusa is native to Southeast Asia and is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Aporosa confusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa confusa?
Aporosa confusa
What are the common names of Aporosa confusa?
Confused Aporosa, Confusa Aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa confusa?
Aporosa confusa is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America
Species in the Aporosa genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,
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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,