Aporosa ficifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ficifolia
ID:
249334
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 11: 177 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248666
Common Names
- Aporosa Ficifolia
- Ficifolia Aporosa
- Aporosa Ficifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa ficifolia (also called Fig-leaved Aporosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Southeast Asia. It has small, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa ficifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa ficifolia has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa ficifolia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Aporosa ficifolia
Aporosa ficifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aporosa ficifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa ficifolia?
Aporosa ficifolia
What is the common name of Aporosa ficifolia?
Red-fruited Aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa ficifolia?
Tropical rainforest
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-13237: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.