Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
249218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 83 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248550



Common Names

  • Decipiens Aporosa
  • Decipiens Boxwood
  • Decipiens Myrtle


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Description

Aporosa decipiens (also called False Myrtle, among many other common names) is a small shrub with evergreen leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aporosa decipiens is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with sixteen opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa decipiens is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Aporosa decipiens

Aporosa decipiens is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Aporosa decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa decipiens?

Aporosa decipiens

What is the common name of Aporosa decipiens?

Decipiens Aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa decipiens?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia

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-13226: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.