Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
octandra
ID:
250034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don) Vickery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Enum. Fl. Pl. Nepal 3: 193 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249366



Common Names

  • Aporosa Octandra
  • Octandra Aporosa
  • Octandra


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Synonyms

  • Lepidostachys oblonga Wall. [unknown]
  • Myrica octandra Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Aporosa frutescens Benth. [illegitimate]
  • Aporosa microcalyx intermedia Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Aporosa lindleyana macrostachya Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Alnus integrifolia Roxb. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Aporosa roxburghii (Wall. ex Lindl.) Ball [deprecated]

Description

Aporosa octandra (also called Eight-petalled Aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its large, oval leaves and its small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa octandra is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aporosa octandra var. chinensis (Champ. ex Benth.) Schot
Aporosa octandra var. malesiana Schot
Aporosa octandra var. octandra
Aporosa octandra var. yunnanensis (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Schot

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa octandra has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa octandra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Aporosa octandra

Aporosa octandra is native to India and is found in the wild in the Western Ghats region.

Aporosa octandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa octandra?

Aporosa octandra

What is the common name of Aporosa octandra?

Octandra Aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa octandra?

Tropical rainforests of Central and 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13301: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
Francis Buchanan-Hamilton (1762-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buch.-Ham.' in the authors string.
Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.