Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
249589

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tul.) Thwaites

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 288 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248921



Common Names

  • Lance-leaved Aporosa
  • Aporosa Lanceolata
  • Lance-leaved Aporosa


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Synonyms

  • Lepidostachys lanceolata Tul. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa lanceolata (also called ‘Lanceleaf Aporosa’, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It has lance-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control. The plant has medicinal uses, such as treating respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa lanceolata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The fruit is a small, round, black berry containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa lanceolata 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 lanceolata

Aporosa lanceolata can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including parts of Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Aporosa lanceolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa lanceolata?

Aporosa lanceolata

What is the common name of Aporosa lanceolata?

Aporosa

What is the family of Aporosa lanceolata?

Euphorbiaceae

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-13260: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.