Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
penangensis
ID:
250102

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 3 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249434



Common Names

  • Aporosa penangensis
  • Penang Aporosa
  • Penang Aporosa Tree


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Synonyms

  • Aporosa maingayi penangensis Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa penangensis (also called Penang Aporosa, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Malaysia. 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 penangensis 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 penangensis are yellow 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa penangensis 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 penangensis

Aporosa penangensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Aporosa penangensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa penangensis?

Aporosa penangensis

What is the common name of Aporosa penangensis?

Aporosa

What is the family of Aporosa penangensis?

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-13308: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.