Aporosa parvula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvula
ID:
250091
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schot
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 457 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249423
Common Names
- Parvula Myrtle
- Parvula Myrtle
- Parvula Myrtus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa parvula (also called Dwarf Aporosa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Papua New Guinea. It grows up to 4 feet tall and has oval, pointed leaves that are green in color. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in open forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa parvula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aporosa parvula are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa parvula is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Aporosa parvula
Aporosa parvula can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Aporosa parvula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa parvula?
Aporosa parvula
What is the common name of Aporosa parvula?
Aporosa
What is the family of Aporosa parvula?
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-13307: Based on the initial data import
Anne M. Schot (b.1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schot' in the authors string.