Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
duthieana
ID:
249271

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 99 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248603



Common Names

  • Duthie's Aporosa
  • Duthie's Fig
  • Duthie's Fig Tree


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Description

Aporosa duthieana (also called Duthie's Aporosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, fragrant white flowers and small, oval, dark green leaves. It is native to the island of New Guinea and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa duthieana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aporosa duthieana is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa duthieana is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Aporosa duthieana

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

Aporosa duthieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa duthieana?

Aporosa duthieana

What is the common name of Aporosa duthieana?

Duthie's Aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa duthieana?

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-13231: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
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.