Aporosa indoacuminata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
indoacuminata
ID:
1324068
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chakrab. & N.P.Balakr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 23: 369. 2012 [Oct 2012]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336522
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa indoacuminata (also called 'Indoacuminata', among many other common names) is a small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and produces small yellow flowers. Its leaves are lanceolate and its fruit is a drupe.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa indoacuminata is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa indoacuminata has yellow flowers with purple anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa indoacuminata is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South East Asia. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aporosa indoacuminata
Aporosa indoacuminata is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.
Aporosa indoacuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa indoacuminata?
Aporosa indoacuminata
What type of plant is Aporosa indoacuminata?
It is a shrub
Where is Aporosa indoacuminata found?
It is found in India
Species in the Aporosa genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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References
Nambiyath Puthansurayil Balakrishnan (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Balakr.' in the authors string.
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130717-1: Based on the initial data import