Aporosa fusiformis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fusiformis
ID:
249401
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 288 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248733
Common Names
- Fusiformis Aporosa
- Fusiformis Fig
- Fusiformis Fig Tree
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- Lepidostachys grandifolia Planch. ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Aporosa thwaitesii Baill. [unknown]
Description
Aporosa fusiformis (also called Fusiform 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 fusiformis 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 fusiformis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa fusiformis 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 fusiformis
Aporosa fusiformis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Aporosa fusiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa fusiformis?
Aporosa fusiformis
What is the common name of Aporosa fusiformis?
Fusiform Aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa fusiformis?
Aporosa fusiformis is native to tropical regions of Asia.
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-13243: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.