Aporosa laxiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
249633
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 31 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248965
Common Names
- Aporosa laxiflora
- Aporosa
- Laxiflora Aporosa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa laxiflora (also called Laxiflora, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a spreading canopy and leathery, dark green leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa laxiflora is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used to make perfumes and is a popular ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aporosa laxiflora is white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
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Aporosa laxiflora can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and rooted in a sandy, well-drained medium. Layering can be done in late summer or early fall by burying a low-growing stem and covering it with soil. Once rooted, the new plant can be separated from the parent plant.
Where to Find Aporosa laxiflora
Aporosa laxiflora is native to tropical Africa and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Aporosa laxiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa laxiflora?
Aporosa laxiflora
What is the family of Aporosa laxiflora?
Euphorbiaceae
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa laxiflora?
It is native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia.
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-13264: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.