Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 347 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248755
Common Names
- Globifera Myrtle
- Globifera-leaved Myrtle
- Globifera-leaf Myrtle
Synonyms
- Aporosa lophodonta Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Aporosa globifera (also called Globe-bearing 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 globifera is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes, cosmetics, and aromatherapy. It is also used in traditional medicine and as a food flavoring.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa globifera has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa globifera is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Aporosa globifera
Aporosa globifera is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.
Aporosa globifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa globifera?
Aporosa globifera
What is the common name of Aporosa globifera?
Globose Aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa globifera?
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,