Aporosa lagenocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lagenocarpa
ID:
249555
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 21: 355 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248887
Common Names
- Aporosa lagenocarpa
- Aporosa
- Lagenocarpa Aporosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa lagenocarpa (also called Lagenocarpa aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa lagenocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, diarrhea, and skin infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aporosa lagenocarpa is a white or pinkish five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa lagenocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of healthy stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Aporosa lagenocarpa
Aporosa lagenocarpa is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Aporosa lagenocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa lagenocarpa?
Aporosa lagenocarpa
Where does Aporosa lagenocarpa grow?
Aporosa lagenocarpa is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia.
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa lagenocarpa?
Aporosa lagenocarpa is found in lowland rainforests and swamp forests.
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-13257: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.