Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
frutescens
ID:
249368

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 514 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248700



Common Names

  • Aporosa Frutescens
  • Frutescens Aporosa
  • Aporosa Frutescens


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Synonyms

  • Leiocarpus fruticosus Blume [unknown]
  • Aporosa fruticosa (Blume) Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa frutescens (also called Frutescent Aporosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in dry and moist forests, and in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa frutescens is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa frutescens has small, yellow flowers with 3 petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa frutescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Aporosa frutescens

Aporosa frutescens can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Aporosa frutescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa frutescens?

Aporosa frutescens

What is the family of Aporosa frutescens?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Aporosa frutescens?

Shrubby Aporosa

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,

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