Status:
valid
Authors:
Schot
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 455 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248558
Common Names
- Dendroidea Aporosa
- Dendroidea Boxwood
- Dendroidea Myrtle
Description
Aporosa dendroidea (also called Tree-like 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 dendroidea 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 dendroidea 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 twenty-four opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa dendroidea 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 dendroidea
Aporosa dendroidea is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Aporosa dendroidea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa dendroidea?
Aporosa dendroidea
What is the common name of Aporosa dendroidea?
Dendroid Aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa dendroidea?
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,