Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 26 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248898
Common Names
- Aporosa lamellata
- Aporosa
- Lamellata Aporosa
Description
Aporosa lamellata (also called Lamellata 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 lamellata 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 lamellata is a white or pinkish five-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, long leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa lamellata can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 21°C (70°F). Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Layering involves bending a stem to the ground and covering it with soil. Once the stem has rooted, it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.
Where to Find Aporosa lamellata
Aporosa lamellata can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including parts of Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Aporosa lamellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa lamellata?
Aporosa lamellata
What is the common name of Aporosa lamellata?
Lamellate aporosa
Where is Aporosa lamellata native to?
South America
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,