Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lamellata
ID:
249566

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


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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.

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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,

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