Aporosa hermaphrodita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hermaphrodita
ID:
249478
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 25: 478 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248810
Common Names
- Aporosa Hermaphrodita
- Hermaphrodita Aporosa
- Aporosa Hermaphrodita
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa hermaphrodita (also called Hermaphrodite aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, and grows in coastal scrub and woodlands. It has ovate leaves, yellow flowers, and small, round, edible fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa hermaphrodita is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for topiary. The leaves and flowers are used in herbal teas and the essential oil is used in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa hermaphrodita has small white flowers with five petals, each about 2 mm long. The seeds are small, black and globose. The seedlings are small, with oval leaves.
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Aporosa hermaphrodita can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aporosa hermaphrodita
Aporosa hermaphrodita can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Aporosa hermaphrodita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa hermaphrodita?
Aporosa hermaphrodita
What is the common name of Aporosa hermaphrodita?
Hermaphrodite Aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa hermaphrodita?
Aporosa hermaphrodita is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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-13250: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.